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The Political Theory Review

Jeffrey Church
Political Theory
Democracy
Liberalism
Democratic Theory
Political Philosophy
Hegel
Philosophy
Economic Inequality
Capitalism
Populism
Marx
Liberal Democracy
American Politics
Dystopia
Christianity
Natural Law
Moral Progress
Culture Wars
American Slavery
Public Policy

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

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Latest Episodes

A conversation with Steven Smith about his recent book, "On Statesmanship" (Yale UP).

A conversation with Shadi Hamid about his recent book (co-authored with Matthew Kaemingk) "Can Religion Save Democracy? How More Faith-- Not Less-- Can Heal Our Public Life" (Brazos Press).

A conversation with Teresa Bejan about her recent book "First Among Equals: Visions of Equality before Egalitarianism" (Harvard UP).

A conversation with Felipe Taufer about his recent book, "Marx's Anti-Practical Philosophy: the Roots and Aftermath of the First Critique of Political Economy" (Palgrave Springer).

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Recent Guests

Steven Smith
Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Episode 222: Steven Smith - On Statesmanship
Shadi Hamid
Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at Georgetown University's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
Georgetown University's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
Episode: Episode 221: Shadi Hamid - Can Religion Save Democracy?
Teresa Bejan
Professor of Political Theory whose research covers political thought, free speech, civility, tolerance, and equality
University of Oxford
Episode: Episode 220: Teresa Bejan - First Among Equals
Felipe Taufer
Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Caxias do Sul
University of Caxias do Sul
Episode: Episode 219: Felipe Taufer - Marx's Anti-Practical Philosophy
Peter Verovsek
Assistant Professor in the History and Theory of European Integration
University of Groningen
Episode: Episode 218: Peter Verovsek - Juergen Habermas
Jeffrey Howard
Professor of Political Philosophy and Public Policy at University College London
University College London
Episode: Episode 217: Jeffrey Howard - Setting Fire to Reason
Kristina Lepold
Junior professor of social philosophy and critical theory at Humboldt University, Berlin
Humboldt University, Berlin
Episode: Episode 216: Kristina Lepold - Ambivalent Recognition
Jonathan Quong
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: Episode 215: Jonathan Quong - Political Philosophy
Burke Hendrix
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
Episode: Episode 214: Burke Hendrix - Contexts of Justice

Host

Jeffrey Church
Political science professor and political theorist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Great podcasts but….

    Great podcast but routinely hindered by the poor audio of guests. Get a tech guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Patrick b dog
    Australia6 months ago
  • 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 States2 years ago
  • Thoughtful discussion

    A haven of intellectual and interesting dialogue. Thank goodness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonysh58
    United Kingdom3 years 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 States5 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 States6 years ago

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Episode 222: Steven Smith - On Statesmanship
Q: What are the limitations of Machiavellianism for statesmanship, and what are the limitations of the moralists for statesmanship?
Smith argues that statesmanship requires an ethic of responsibility between power politics and moral perfectionism. Leaders must recognize plural values, limit harm, and exercise restraint without treating politics as either pure power or a pursuit of sainthood.
Episode 222: Steven Smith - On Statesmanship
Q: Can you say a little bit about what motivated you to write the book in the first place?
Smith says statesmanship had long informed his teaching, but the concept had largely disappeared from political science and public discussion. He wrote to revive the idea and give it contemporary relevance.
Episode 221: Shadi Hamid - Can Religion Save Democracy?
Q: How can religions serve as schools for democratic life in the contemporary world?
Hamid says religious institutions build civic habits through community participation, service, internal elections, and sustained relationships with people who differ in background or outlook. These habits can carry into wider public life.
Episode 221: Shadi Hamid - Can Religion Save Democracy?
Q: What motivates you to write the book in the first place?
Hamid says the book grew out of years of collaboration and friendship with his Christian co-author, Matthew Kaemingk. They aim to show how religious traditions can help people engage differences constructively and address spiritual malaise in public life.
Episode 220: Teresa Bejan - First Among Equals
Q: Do you see these later developments in the modern period as just further extensions of the Levellers, making them even more radical than we conceive of?
Bejan says the book stops before tracing those later developments in detail. She notes that the premise of basic human equality became shared across ideologies, while political traditions continued to disagree about its implications.

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Scholarly interviews explore recent books in political theory and social and political philosophy. Regular host Jeffrey Church, a political science professor, guides authors and other specialists through the arguments, intellectual histories, and practical implications of their work. Topics range from democracy, equality, law, and justice to religion, free speech, moral philosophy, critical theory, and the relationship between markets and the common good. Conversations connect close readings of major thinkers with current political and social questions, while giving guests room to explain their frameworks and address objections. The format suits listeners seeking sustained, academically grounded discussion rather than introductory commentar... more

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