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The Political Theory Review

Jeffrey Church
Political Theory
Liberalism
American Politics
Christian Theology
Natural Law
Immanuel Kant
Kant's Third Critique
Constitutionalism
Freedom From Fear
Hegel
Democracy
Philosophy
Moral Progress
Thomas Jefferson
James Wilson
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 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 William Galston about his recent book, "Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech" (Yale UP).

A conversation with Cass Sunstein about his recent book "On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom" (MIT Press).

A conversation with John Christman about his recent book, "Reconceiving Liberty from the Shadows of Slavery: Liberty in a Nonideal World" (Cambridge UP)

A conversation with Linda Zerilli about her recent book, "A Democratic Theory of Truth" (U of Chicago Press).

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Recent Guests

William Galston
Senior Fellow and Ezra K. Zilka Chair in the Governance Studies Program at the Brookings Institution.
Brookings Institution
Episode: Episode 186: William Galston - Anger, Fear, Domination
John Christman
Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Penn State Humanities Institute
Penn State University
Episode: Episode 184: John Christman - Reconceiving Freedom from the Shadows of Slavery
Linda Zerilli
Charles E. Merriam Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science
University of Chicago
Episode: Episode 183: Linda Zerilli - A Democratic Theory of Truth
Alyssa Battistoni
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Barnard College
Episode: Episode 182: Alyssa Battistoni - Free Gifts
Robert Gooding-Williams
Brooks and Suzanne Reagan, Professor of Philosophy at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Episode 180: Robert Gooding-Williams - Democracy and Beauty
Natasha Piano
Assistant Professor of Political Science at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Episode 179: Natasha Piano - Democratic Elitism
Agustina Paglayan
Assistant Professor of Political Science and the School of Global Policy at UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Episode: Episode 178: Agustina Paglayan - Raised to Obey
Ryan Balot
Professor of political science and classics at the University of Toronto.
University of Toronto
Episode: Episode 177: Ryan Balot - Tragedy, Philosophy, and Political Education in Plato's Laws
Michael Fuerstein
Professor of Philosophy at St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
Episode: Episode 176: Michael Fuerstein - Experiments in Living Together

Host

Jeffrey Church
Host and Professor in the Department of Political Science specializing in Political Theory and Social Philosophy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 101 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 Kingdom2 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 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 States5 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 185: Cass Sunstein - On Liberalism
Q: Are you optimistic about the future of liberalism?
Sunstein expresses a hopeful outlook, suggesting that challenges to liberalism could lead to a renewed enthusiasm and clearer definitions of its principles.
Episode 185: Cass Sunstein - On Liberalism
Q: How do you reconcile a rationalist and pluralist view of liberalism?
Sunstein shares his experiences in regulatory roles, emphasizing the need for technocratic decision-making while ensuring public engagement and checks on power.
Episode 185: Cass Sunstein - On Liberalism
Q: What is your view on the relationship between liberty and equality within a liberal framework?
Sunstein discusses the broad spectrum of thought within liberalism regarding how to balance liberty and equality, mentioning various perspectives on economic inequality and discrimination.
Episode 185: Cass Sunstein - On Liberalism
Q: How do you think liberals should respond to charges from the right about the destruction of tradition and community?
Sunstein approaches the critique with a two-pronged response, acknowledging some validity to Deneen's concerns while arguing that his portrayal of liberalism is a caricature.
Episode 185: Cass Sunstein - On Liberalism
Q: What motivated you to write your book on liberalism?
Sunstein reflects on the criticisms of liberalism from both the left and right that prompted him to explore the foundations and defenses of liberalism.

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Featuring insightful discussions with leading scholars in political theory, this series focuses on contemporary works that explore various dimensions of social and political philosophy. Each episode offers a platform for expert guests to articulate their views and findings, often addressing the nuances and complexities of current political issues through the lenses of democracy, freedom, and ethics. The conversations encompass a wide range of topics—from critiques of capitalism and the role of education in society to the implications of truth in democratic discourse—providing listeners with a rich understanding of political thought today.

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