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A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophy

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People are really falling for Chance … er, Chauncey in Chapter 5 of Jerzy Kosinski’s Being There.

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We continue with our discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel, Being There, at the point where “Chauncey Gardiner,” mistaken for a wealthy and handsome businessman, meets the President of the United States and the American press–and a desperate heiress. more

We continue with our discussion of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel, Being There, at the point where “Chauncey Gardiner” meets EE by accident and gets mistaken for a wealthy and handsome businessman.

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Jerzy Kosinski’s Being There is a satirical story about American democracy and the effects of electronic media on the American mind. This video covers the first two chapters of the novel, which was made into a movie starring Peter Sellers and Shirley... more

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Jacob Hanchu
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Episode: New Dialectic of Enlightenment Reading Group Starting March 19, 2025
Benjamin Studebaker
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Martin Chung
Associate Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University and scholar in Catholic social teaching
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Episode: Prof. Martin Chung on “Catholic Social Teaching on Economic Life and the International Community.”
Jordan Daniel Wood
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Episode: Incarnation and the Environment, with Author Jordan Daniel Wood
Deacon Chris May
A deacon and educator leading a course on the spiritual crises of modernity
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Episode: The Spiritual Crises of Modernity: From Nominalism to Nihilism: Upcoming Maurin Academy Class
David Holmgren
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Episode: Interview with David Holmgren, Co-Founder of the Permaculture Movement
Dr. Clifford Bates
Professor at the University of Warsaw, specializing in Aristotle
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Episode: All Things Aristotle, Including Economics (Interview with Dr Cliff Bates)

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • EXCELLENT

    Excellent introductions and analyses of the histories of political thought, of classic and contemporary political ideas, all “in the spirit of sharing, not perfection.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlegale
    United States4 months ago
  • Catholic Excellence

    I love this podcast. Dr. Laurie is thoughtful and provided a lot to chew on. Her perspectives are deeply rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and exploring sides of it that are often ignored and/or neglect by other Catholic thinkers. Really appreciate everything she does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reniavstheworld
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you

    Great readings of Mouffe. Much appreciated for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qwerty "Asdf" Zxcv
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent exploration of big political ideas.

    Was looking for someone who engages with the communitarian critique and I think I’ve hit the jackpot. I hope she keeps looking at other communitarian thinkers like Charles Taylor, and I’d especially like a commentary on Michael Walzer’s Spheres of Justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil31292
    United States6 years ago
  • Important ideas

    A podcast that covers a lot of important ideas with intellectual rigor but without the academic parlance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    foucauldian
    United States6 years ago

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Many commend the host for their thoughtful integration of classical and contemporary political philosophy, highlighting a spirited and engaging approach.
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New Dialectic of Enlightenment Reading Group Starting March 19, 2025
Q: Can you tell us about Horkheimer and Adorno and what motivated them to write "Dialectic of Enlightenment"?
Horkheimer and Adorno were German thinkers from the early to mid 20th century associated with the Frankfurt School, writing in response to the cultural context of their time, particularly the threats posed by totalitarian regimes.
Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
Q: How do you see the dynamics of politics today, especially with populists like Trump?
While there is a constituency for these leaders, they don't seem to command the support necessary for significant change within the embedded democracies.
Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
Q: How would you define legitimacy?
Legitimacy is to do with whether people accept the system of government, maybe even whether they endorse it, though acceptance might be sufficient.
Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
Q: Did the first book lay the platform for the second one? And why did you write this second book on legitimacy?
My PhD was on legitimacy and inequality, and very much focused on how economic inequality rising causes legitimation problems in democracies, affecting political movements.
All Things Aristotle, Including Economics (Interview with Dr Cliff Bates)
Q: Why is it that we should still pay attention to Aristotle?
Aristotle's understanding of human nature is more compatible with modern evolutionary psychology than the ideas of Hobbes and Locke, which are based on an extreme concept of free will.

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