Alexander Chula: Lessons for the West from a Small African Country | Notre Dame CCCG

Notre Dame - Constitutional Studies Lectures

Alexander Chula is a Thai-British medical doctor and writer, living and working in London. He studied Classics at Oxford then medicine at the University of London. His first book, "Goodbye, Dr Banda," was published by Polygon in 2023. He has also written for The Spectator, The Daily Telegraph and The Critic in the UK, and for The New Criterion and National Review in the US. Dr. Chula's book raises compelling questions about the universality of the humanities, the purposes of education, the challenges of nation-building in postcolonial Africa, and cultural transmission and translation. Dr. Chula brings to us an engaging narrative of a small, often overlooked African country, Malawi. Despite its size, he showcases why Malawi embodies questions that resonate with global significance, touching on the value of education, the western canon, and cultural exchanges. In "Goodbye Dr. Banda," Dr. Chula combines vivid storytelling with profound investigation into how the West engages with drastically diverse cultures, especially relevant in today's global context. Visit the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government: https://constudies.nd.edu/ *** The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the University of Notre Dame, the College of Arts and Letters, or the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. Recorded March 19, 2024