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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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POLITICAL LEGITIMACY with Fabienne Peter
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What 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 TrumpKirjoittanut 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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NON-CANONICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS with Eric Vanden Eykel
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What 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.Kirjoittanut 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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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.”
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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In 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 politicKirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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ANTI-TRUMP REPUBLICANS with Kristen Monroe
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Kristen 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.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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FREEDOM & FASHION With Derek Guy
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Part 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.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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LIBERALISM & THE SUIT With Derek Guy
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I'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.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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Laurie Johnson talks about her new book, published by Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books, and about her upcoming live sessions discussing themes from the book. Synopsis of the book: https://pmaurin.org/2024/10/23/published-the-gap-in-gods-country-a-longer-view-on-our-culture-wars/ Wipf & Stock page: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-c…
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Laurie Johnson talks about her new book, published by Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books, and about her upcoming live sessions discussing themes from the book. Synopsis of the book: https://pmaurin.org/2024/10/23/published-the-gap-in-gods-country-a-longer-view-on-our-culture-wars/ Wipf & Stock page: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-c…
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LIBERAL SOCIALISM With Matt McManus
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Matt McManus is back on the podcast to discuss liberal socialism throughout history from early antecedents, to Mill, Thomas Paine, and Rawls, as well as the neoliberal critique of it by Hayek & others.Pre-order Liberal Socialism: https://t.co/0r9ZVpLF2iKirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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UNIONS With Steven Klein
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The history of unions, including antecedent forms of worker organisation, the different justifications for them, and how these relate to values like equality, freedom, and democracy.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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Jordan Daniel Wood’s book is The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus the Confessor: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203474/the-whole-mystery-of-christ/ This is a part of a longer discussion from the Maurin Academy’s Communio Reading Group, which meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. US Central Time. To get involved …
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Jordan Daniel Wood’s book is The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus the Confessor: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203474/the-whole-mystery-of-christ/ This is a part of a longer discussion from the Maurin Academy’s Communio Reading Group, which meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. US Central Time. To get involved …
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The Greatest of All Plagues: Economic Inequality From Plato to Marx: Interview w/ David Lay Williams
Direct link to DePaul University Political Scientist Dr. David Lay William’s book and e-book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171975/the-greatest-of-all-plagues?srsltid=AfmBOoouC6GyFyOl3Elvzagqym3OgW-ohnU_ydH4vwXy6E0Nz3OpVb34 Join La…
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The Greatest of All Plagues: Economic Inequality From Plato to Marx: Interview w/ David Lay Williams
Direct link to DePaul University Political Scientist Dr. David Lay William’s book and e-book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171975/the-greatest-of-all-plagues?srsltid=AfmBOoouC6GyFyOl3Elvzagqym3OgW-ohnU_ydH4vwXy6E0Nz3OpVb34 Join La…
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TRUMP, GENDER, & 'GETTING IT'
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I develop an original account of the increasing gender voting gap & relate it to why some people are much more alive to the dangers of the populist right than others.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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RAWLSIANISM & THE POPULIST RIGHT with Gabriele Badano & Alasia Nuti
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Rawls, religion, the reasonable & unreasonable, and what are our obligations when liberal democracy is under threat? Do we have a duty to try and persuade people out of the populist right?Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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For more info and Patreon and Eventbrite links to sign up: https://pmaurin.org/2024/09/20/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism/ Direct to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism-tickets-1023017542007?aff=oddtdtcreator (7 pm CDT on Tuesdays October 08, 15, 22, 29…
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For more info and Patreon and Eventbrite links to sign up: https://pmaurin.org/2024/09/20/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism/ Direct to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spiritual-crises-of-modernity-from-nominalism-to-nihilism-tickets-1023017542007?aff=oddtdtcreator (7 pm CDT on Tuesdays October 08, 15, 22, 29…
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Hypermasculinity, Revolving Doors and Consumer Debt (Hillbilly Book Club 4, with Viewers’ Comments)
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 Support Maurin Academy on Patreon and Stay Connected Supporting Maurin Academy on Patreon can help sustain the channel while keeping you connected: https://www.patreon.com/ma…
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Why the Fights, Infidelities, Serial Marriages, & Kids Raised by Grandparents? (Hillbilly Elegy 3)
Laurie discusses the phenomenon of generational trauma and repeating the same stupid mistakes, a syndrome caused by long-term generational poverty and exposure to prejudice, in the process of unpacking JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy Chapters 3 and 4. She’ll respond to more questions from the last Hillbilly bookclub session as well as this one, in an up…
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Why the Fights, Infidelities, Serial Marriages, & Kids Raised by Grandparents? (Hillbilly Elegy 3)
Laurie discusses the phenomenon of generational trauma and repeating the same stupid mistakes, a syndrome caused by long-term generational poverty and exposure to prejudice, in the process of unpacking JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy Chapters 3 and 4. She’ll respond to more questions from the last Hillbilly bookclub session as well as this one, in an up…
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Laurie talks with Spencer and Emily Hess about how things are going on the JPII Catholic Worker Farm in KCMO. 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 talks with Spencer and Emily Hess about how things are going on the JPII Catholic Worker Farm in KCMO. 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 answers questions from viewers of the first session of the Hillbilly Elegy bookclub. Yes, it’s time for the Hillbilly Elegy Book Club. Leave your comments and Laurie will respond to at least some of them in her next session! Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc…
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Laurie answers questions from viewers of the first session of the Hillbilly Elegy bookclub. Yes, it’s time for the Hillbilly Elegy Book Club. Leave your comments and Laurie will respond to at least some of them in her next session! Join Laurie’s Email List for Exclusive Updates on The Gap in God’s Country https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc…
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Following a tumultuous month in American politics, I take a range of audience questions on all things USA.Kirjoittanut Toby Buckle
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Yes, it’s time for the Hillbilly Elegy Book Club. Leave your comments and Laurie will respond to at least some of them in her next session! 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 Support Maurin Academy on Patreon a…
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Yes, it’s time for the Hillbilly Elegy Book Club. Leave your comments and Laurie will respond to at least some of them in her next session! 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 Support Maurin Academy on Patreon a…
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This is part of a monthly Longer View by Dr. Laurie Johnson, responding to a patron who asked why the US doesn’t often election third party candidates. 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 Support Maurin Academy …
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This is part of a monthly Longer View by Dr. Laurie Johnson, responding to a patron who asked why the US doesn’t often election third party candidates. 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 Support Maurin Academy …
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Laurie wraps up her discussion of VS Naipaul’s short story One Out of Many, from In a Free State. The discussion centers around the various forms and impacts of liberal modernity and the dislocations it causes. Hillbilly Elegy bookclub is also briefly mentioned. Get on the email list to be notified when Laurie’s latest book, The Gap in God’s Countr…
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Laurie wraps up her discussion of VS Naipaul’s short story One Out of Many, from In a Free State. The discussion centers around the various forms and impacts of liberal modernity and the dislocations it causes. Hillbilly Elegy bookclub is also briefly mentioned. Get on the email list to be notified when Laurie’s latest book, The Gap in God’s Countr…
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A Global Wake Up Call From Easter Island: Eating Up Easter Q & A Session with Sergio and Elena Rapu
On June 24, 2024, The Maurin Academy conducted a live showing of the documentary Eating Up Easter, followed by a Q & A session with the producers Sergio and Elena Rapu. This is the full Q & A session. The documentary deals with the problems and prospects of tourism on the remote island, particularly the tremendous plastic pollution the people of Ra…
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