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The Political Theory Review

Jeffrey Church
Political Theory
Liberalism
American Politics
Natural Law
Christian Theology
Kant's Third Critique
Immanuel Kant
Constitutionalism
Freedom From Fear
Hegel
Democracy
Philosophy
Moral Progress
James Wilson
Thomas Jefferson
Jurisprudence
Texas A&M University
Hope
Moral Philosophy
Market Economics

Conversations with scholars on recent books in Political Theory and Social and Political Philosophy.This podcast is not affiliated with the University of Houston, and no opinions expressed on this podcast are that of the University of Houston. Image: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), After a model by Jean Antoine Houdon (French, Versailles 1741–1828 Paris), in the public domain courtesy of the Me... more

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Latest Episodes

A conversation with Michael Fuerstein about his recent book, "Experiments in Living Together: How Democracy Drives Social Progress" (Oxford UP).

A conversation with Laurie M. Johnson about her recent book, "The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars" (Wipf & Stock).

A conversation with Leah Downey about her recent book "Our Money: Monetary Policy as if Democracy Matters" (Princeton UP).

A conversation with Kevin Pham about his recent book, "The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization" (Oxford UP).

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Recent Guests

Michael Fuerstein
Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
Episode: Episode 176: Michael Fuerstein - Experiments in Living Together
Leah Downey
Junior research fellow at St. John's College, Cambridge University
St. John's College, Cambridge University
Episode: Episode 174: Leah Downey - Our Money
Kevin Pham
Assistant Professor of Political Theory at the University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Episode: Episode 173: Kevin Pham - The Architects of Dignity
Anna Marisa Schoen
Postdoctoral associate in political science at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Episode 171: Anna Marisa Schoen - Nations before the Nation-State
Vanessa Wills
Associate Professor of Philosophy
George Washington University
Episode: Episode 170: Vanessa Wills - Marx's Ethical Vision
Alasia Nuti
Senior lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations
University of York
Episode: Episode 169: Alasia Nuti - Politicizing Political Liberalism
Espen Hammer
Professor of Philosophy at Temple University
Temple University
Episode: Episode 168: Espen Hammer - After the Death of God
Mary Nichols
Retired professor of political science
Baylor University
Episode: Episode 167: Mary Nichols - Aristotle's Discovery of the Human
Nancy Rosenblum
Senator Joseph Clark, Professor of Ethics in Politics and Government, Emerita at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 166: Nancy Rosenblum - Ungoverning

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Jeffrey Church
Host engaging with scholars focusing on political theory and social philosophy; emphasizes contemporary implications of historical political thought.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I’ve been listening to this for a while now, and almost every episode is very enlightening. Thank you, Dr. Church (and you normally delightful guests).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dogsberry
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful discussion

    A haven of intellectual and interesting dialogue. Thank goodness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonysh58
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great education in political theory

    As an undergraduate at UW-Madison in the early 1990s Political Theory with Professor Charles Anderson was my favorite class. These discussions continue my education in this domain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChoffWisco
    United States4 years ago
  • Upgrade microphone

    This could be a great show, but the audio is so poor, that it is difficult to sit through an entire episode. Again, Church is smart and engaging, so pay for his show Houston!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    North Carolina prof
    United States4 years ago
  • Catnip for a curious mind

    Excellent podcast. BUT- Please please please spend a few bucks on some basic audio gear.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Matt McGuinness
    United States5 years ago

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Episode 176: Michael Fuerstein - Experiments in Living Together
Q: How do you conceptualize democracy?
I see democracy as a framework of radical egalitarianism, going beyond just elections to embody everyday life.
Episode 176: Michael Fuerstein - Experiments in Living Together
Q: Can you talk about the motivation for writing your book?
I started thinking about democracy in grad school, influenced by significant political events like Obama's election.
Episode 172: Ali Aslam, David McIvor, and Joel Schlosser - Earthborn Democracy
Q: How do the authors suggest overcoming demagoguery in democracy?
They propose that increasing democratic engagement and empowering people through cooperative practices can counter feelings of powerlessness that lead to demagoguery.
Episode 172: Ali Aslam, David McIvor, and Joel Schlosser - Earthborn Democracy
Q: What are the three democratic archetypes discussed in the book?
The archetypes are flight, sociality, and politicality, each representing distinct but interrelated forms of democratic engagement.
Episode 172: Ali Aslam, David McIvor, and Joel Schlosser - Earthborn Democracy
Q: How did they approach the topic of myth-making in democratic theory?
They argue that modern political theory has ignored the rhetorical and myth-making dimensions that underlie its practices.

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