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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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Podcast by Toby Buckle
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In this ten-lecture course sponsored by Steve Berger and Kenneth Garschina, intellectual historian David Gordon guides students through a survey of the greatest thinkers, and evaluates these scholars by their arguments for and against the idea of Liberty.Download the complete audio of this event (ZIP) here.
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Good in Theory is a podcast about political philosophy and how it can help us understand the world today. Want to know what's in Plato's Republic or Hobbes's Leviathan but don't want to read them? This is your pod. I explain my favourite books in political theory in enough detail that you’ll feel like you read them yourself. Deep but not heavy. No experience needed.
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Laurie discusses Plato’s view of democracy–its strengths and weaknesses, particularly its vulnerability to demagogues–and what he thought about other types of regimes. Pardon the reverberation on this recording! Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Aca…
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BIDEN, TRUMP, & ISRAEL with Avishay Ben-Sasson-Gordis
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1:11:20An in-depth look at the US-Israel relationship. What were the Biden administrations goals post October 7th, and how successful where they? How should we think about Trump's proposed plan, what is the thinking (or lack of) behind it, and why does it hold such appeal for some?Di Toby Buckle
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Laurie discusses Plato’s view of democracy–its strengths and weaknesses, particularly its vulnerability to demagogues–and what he thought about other types of regimes. Pardon the reverberation on this recording! Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Aca…
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You’re lucky Laurie isn’t ending that sentence the way Kendrick does. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country in hardcover, paperback and kindle/e-edition. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademyDi Political Philosophy: Dr Laurie M Johnson
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You’re lucky Laurie isn’t ending that sentence the way Kendrick does. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country in hardcover, paperback and kindle/e-edition. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademyDi Political Philosophy: Dr Laurie M Johnson
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Everything Supreme Court - Theory and practice: How has the role of the court developed historically, how has it gained more power recently, how should we think about it, and what should we expect in Trump's second term?Di Toby Buckle
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Laurie discusses some plans for guest speakers, her new Great Books reading group, and plans for the channel. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philoso…
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Laurie discusses some plans for guest speakers, her new Great Books reading group, and plans for the channel. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philoso…
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In a patreon supporers only episode I take a range of audience questions on democratic messaging, my liberal currents articles, and how to make falafel that doesn't fall apart.This is a 10 minute preview of the episode - for the full thing, become a supporter on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/politicalphilosophypodcast…
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IGNORING POLITICS with Chris Freiman
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1:02:51Do we have an ethical obligation to vote? Chris Freiman joins the podcast to argue no, our time and energy is better spent elsewhere. I disagree, and through the conversation we pressure test many of the moral claims people make about this defining democratic act.Di Toby Buckle
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THE MORAL MINIMUM with Nicole Hassoun
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1:03:05What is the minimum we can be asked to provide for others? I'm joined by Nicole Hassoun to discuss this, relationships, loneliness, and more.Di Toby Buckle
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. This session dealt with direct action vs. the charity model. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. This session dealt with direct action vs. the charity model. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon…
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Gazing Into the Abyss of Deep Pluralism (w/ Benjamin Studebaker) Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, Ep. 27
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1:06:00Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy Podcast: htt…
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Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy Podcast: htt…
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Narcissistic Leaders in Church and State–Segments from Session 4 of The Gap in God’s Country series
These are segments of the fourth session in Dr. Laurie M Johnson’s 5-part series on her new book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (Wipf & Stock, 2024). Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can see all five full …
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Narcissistic Leaders in Church and State–Segments from Session 4 of The Gap in God’s Country series
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These are segments of the fourth session in Dr. Laurie M Johnson’s 5-part series on her new book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (Wipf & Stock, 2024). Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can see all five full …
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Starting January 2, Laurie Johnson will be holding first Thursday monthly sessions in a new reading group. The first book covered (over three monthly sessions) will be Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self. Discussion can continue on the Maurin Academy Slack Great Books channel. Reading is optional as Dr Johnson will be discuss the selection at the beg…
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Starting January 2, Laurie Johnson will be holding first Thursday monthly sessions in a new reading group. The first book covered (over three monthly sessions) will be Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self. Discussion can continue on the Maurin Academy Slack Great Books channel. Reading is optional as Dr Johnson will be discuss the selection at the beg…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-co…
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REALISM & APOCALYPTICISM with Alison McQueen
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1:32:31How did realist thinkers like Machiavelli and Hobbes respond to people predicting the end of the world, and what lessons can we draw from that in our own day? Alison McQueen Joins the podcast to discuss.Di Toby Buckle
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POLITICAL LEGITIMACY with Fabienne Peter
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1:15:48What makes a political decision legitimate? That it tracks the popular will, that it's made with the right information, or something else? Fabienne Peter discusses both the theory, and the applied cases of COVID, Brexit, and TrumpDi Toby Buckle
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NON-CANONICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS with Eric Vanden Eykel
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1:45:18What are the books that didn't get included in the New Testament? A big, fun, deep-dive into all things early Christianity and non-canon with Eric Vanden Eykel.Di Toby Buckle
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For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks I’ll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/ Live Sessions: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/maurinacademy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbr…
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For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks I’ll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/ Live Sessions: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/maurinacademy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbr…
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In the context of wrapping up JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy book club, Laurie talks about how she reads books without getting angry, even if she’s not too happy with the authors. Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBQaeXturmSm-F1ZuhDWcqXXFZZiBq2ScKjIe-MbFrAYdNA/viewform…
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In the context of wrapping up JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy book club, Laurie talks about how she reads books without getting angry, even if she’s not too happy with the authors. Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBQaeXturmSm-F1ZuhDWcqXXFZZiBq2ScKjIe-MbFrAYdNA/viewform…
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Prof. Martin Chung on “Catholic Social Teaching on Economic Life and the International Community.”
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Prof. Martin Chung (Hong Kong Baptist University/Center for the Study of Ethnic Conflict, Queens University Belfast) gave a lecture to the Maurin Academy introducing us to Catholic Social Teaching on economic life and the international community. Dr. Chung’s lecture is followed by questions from Laurie Johnson and Spencer Hess. Maurin Academy Patre…
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Prof. Martin Chung on “Catholic Social Teaching on Economic Life and the International Community.”
Prof. Martin Chung (Hong Kong Baptist University/Center for the Study of Ethnic Conflict, Queens University Belfast) gave a lecture to the Maurin Academy introducing us to Catholic Social Teaching on economic life and the international community. Dr. Chung’s lecture is followed by questions from Laurie Johnson and Spencer Hess. Maurin Academy Patre…
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THE (US) BODY POLITIC
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1:26:04In a final election think piece I argue that the danger the US political system faces is not easily understood through the mechanical-newtonian visualisation we have of it. Instead, I see how things look using a much older metaphor - the body politicDi Toby Buckle
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ANTI-TRUMP REPUBLICANS with Kristen Monroe
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1:19:11Kristen Monroe discusses conservative opposition to Trump from the perspective of political phycology - why so many republicans have capitulated, what made the difference for those who didn't, and what should our moral evaluation of the MAGA movement be.Di Toby Buckle
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FREEDOM & FASHION With Derek Guy
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1:02:17Part 2 of my conversation with Derek Guy - A broader look at pluralism in fashion, liberal freedom and its discontents, in which Derek challenges my Millite liberalism from a communitarian perspective.Di Toby Buckle
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LIBERALISM & THE SUIT With Derek Guy
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1:08:30I'm joined by Derek Guy (AKA Menswear Guy) to take on the intersection of fashion history & the history of political thought. Derek argues the suit is a creation of liberalism, but was also killed by liberalism, & we discuss what that means for how we see the tradition & ourselves.Di Toby Buckle
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