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US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Is Our System of Checks and Balances About to Collapse?

Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is essential for liberty and influenced democratic governance, notably in America.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Is Our System of Checks and Balances About to Collapse?

Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers is essential for liberty and influenced democratic governance, notably in America.
more#democracy
UK politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

What Is Freedom For?

Quentin Skinner critiques modern liberty concepts, advocating for a republican vision of freedom from domination over contemporary notions of freedom from interference.
#ethics
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philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Social and Political Philosophy, Idris Robinson

The course aims to redefine political philosophy by integrating both Western and Eastern ideas and challenging conventional thought.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant

Global commitment to sustainability and equality is in jeopardy due to rising autocracies and libertarian influences, as reflected in the U.S. political climate.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Michael J. Sandel: Trump isn't stopped by the law, but by politics'

Michael J. Sandel highlights the growing danger of Donald Trump's second presidency, marked by a quest for revenge and testing of presidential limits.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

James Carville Tells Progressive Democrats To Split From Party: You Go Your Way and We Go Our Way'

James Carville advocates for a schism within the Democratic Party to address fundamental differences in political philosophy.
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

An Excerpt From The Satoshi Papers: A Nation Of Individuals?

The sovereign individual is perceived as a threat to the nation-state, challenging the balance of power established by the American founders.
#voting-rights
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Voter Suppression & the Destruction of Political Legitimacy

Political legitimacy stems from the consent of the governed, requiring voting rights and protections against majority tyranny.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
9 months ago
philosophy

Should kids get the right to vote?

Children should have the right to vote as it aligns with the social contract theory of consent and legitimacy of political authority.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Voter Suppression & the Destruction of Political Legitimacy

Political legitimacy stems from the consent of the governed, requiring voting rights and protections against majority tyranny.
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philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Trumpism, Illiberalism, and Political Morality

The absence of a common moral language between Trumpism and liberalism complicates political discourse.
Understanding the moral subject is crucial for discussing political morality.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

An Invitation to Take the Question of Secession Seriously

Political philosophers should prioritize understanding the justice of secession, beyond historical biases.
philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

How it became wrong for nations to conquer others | Aeon Essays

Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is a universally agreed principle among nations.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Familiar leadership will continue Oakland's financial trouble

Oakland faces leadership challenges contributing to financial crisis in both the city and school district.
Fremont's camping ban has been criticized for lack of outreach and potential displacement of the vulnerable.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French history: Did Napoleon really say 'who saves his country is above the law'?

Balzac does not cite any source for the quote, although he was in correspondence with Napoleon's niece after the emperor's death, suggesting uncertainty of origin.
France news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Frederick Douglass's Words Ring True: "Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand"

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will, and the limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.
Black Lives Matter
fromPhilosophynow
4 months ago

Philosophy & The Crown

Hereditary states are much less difficult to hold than new states. If such a ruler is ordinarily diligent and competent his government will always be secure.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know by Mark Lilla review the enduring power of stupidity

Lilla's prose crackles with dry wit, elegantly addressing how we are both creatures who seek knowledge and yet often choose ignorance, a paradox of human existence.
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