Tuesday, 15 October 2019

The Politics of Saints & Sinners

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When more people want their political leaders to be absolute saints who stand on the side of the angels on every conceivable issue, the less...
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Tuesday, 1 October 2019

You Say You Want a Constitution

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Many people who champion liberal, progressive causes seem to believe that a written constitution is something we should call for. But whi...
Sunday, 15 September 2019

Shameless Subversion: Con politics explained

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In news commentary and academic writings, one still frequently comes across attempts to encapsulate Con politics as some kind of ideological...
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Sunday, 1 September 2019

Where is the Jobs Manifesto?

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Politicians are increasingly divided into two camps. On the one side there are those who are convinced that they can win power by stirring ...
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Thursday, 15 August 2019

The Art of Political Criticism: an educator’s guide

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One of the most difficult and yet indispensable life-skills to instil in citizens is the art of political criticism. It is dangerous for pe...
Thursday, 1 August 2019

The Stoic-Epicurean Resolution

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How are we to navigate the vicissitudes of life? On the one hand, Stoic philosophy is often presented as directing us to fulfil our public ...
Monday, 15 July 2019

What to do about Manipulative Authoritarianism?

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Despite the use of terms such as ‘populism’, ‘illiberalism’, or ‘neo-fascism’, the many related movements that are posing a serious threat t...
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