Engineering Progress vs. Postmodern Deconstruction: Canada’s 1970s Philosophical Schism
Since the 1970s, Canada has grappled with a deep identity crisis driven by a clash between two opposing philosophies — the Builder’s Philosophy of rational, empirical nation-building and the Deconstructor’s Philosophy of postmodern, identity-driven critique. This post explores how these conflicting ideologies are reshaping Canadian sovereignty, public policy, and personal autonomy in an increasingly digital and globally connected world.