On Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790). What relevance do the concerns of a monarchy-defending aristocrat have for us today? Surprisingly, a lot! The full foursome discuss possible conflicts between freedom, rights, and well-being. What is political freedom without public wisdom? The tyranny of the mob!

End song: “Hard Times of Old England” from Peter Knight’s Gigspanner (from Layers of Ages, 2015); listen to Mark’s interview with Peter on Nakedly Examined Music ep. 27 at nakedlyexaminedmusic.com.