Reason, Populism and Democracy.
REASON, POPULISM AND THE THREAT TO DEMOCRACY – 7 DECEMBER. For the record, I gave this talk for the Saclay Forum[…]
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Hierarchy and Inequality in Nietzsche and Falsafa
In many ways medieval Islamic philosophy and the works of Friedrich Neitzsche couldn’t be more different. But as we see in this podcast, both provide interesting, rich challenges to modern western egalitarian ideals. Guests are Carlos Fraenkel (McGill University) and Mathias Risse (Harvard Kennedy School of Government). Produced in association with the Berggruen Institute’s Philosophy and Culture Centre.
ReadPolitical lies and their consequences
It’s easy to condemn political lies and catalogue their awful consequences. It’s more difficult and important to examine the consequences of not lying. In a world where opponents are using every devious trick in the book to defeat you, can anyone afford to be so high-minded?
ReadBursting the Social Network Bubble
BURSTING THE SOCIAL NETWORK BUBBLE – BBC RADIO 4. One of the voices in Bobby Friction’s documentary. Another chance to[…]
ReadCorporate ethics
I have written a short manifesto for a new approach to corporate ethics which can be downloaded here.
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