This book is a comprehensive analysis of Xenophon's dialogue Hiero, in which the tyrant Hiero and the poet Simonides discuss the advantages and disadvantages of exercising tyranny. The work includes a translation of the dialogue from its original Greek, Strauss's commentary on it, a critique of Strauss's commentary by Alexandre Kojève, and the complete correspondence between Strauss and Kojève. The discussion delves into the nature of tyranny, the distinction between tyrants and kings, and the philosophical implications of these concepts. The book also explores the debate between Strauss and Kojève on the role of philosophy in ruling the world and the concept of the Universal Homogenous State[1][3][5].
In 'Where Have All the Democrats Gone?', John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira examine the tectonic changes in the American political landscape that have led to the Democratic Party's current struggles. The authors argue that the party, once a stronghold of small towns, big cities, the industrial working class, and newly immigrated communities, has abandoned and alienated many of these voters. They provide a detailed critique of how the party's radical turn to the left and its focus on identity politics have contributed to its electoral vulnerabilities. The book suggests that the Democrats must move back toward the center and reconnect with mainstream values to avoid political disaster. It is a timely and essential argument for common sense and common ground in American politics.
In this book, Fredrik deBoer explores why passionate social justice movements frequently fail to achieve significant change. He argues that these movements are often led by the upwardly mobile educated classes rather than the working class, leading to a focus on symbolic gestures over substantive policy changes. DeBoer critiques the dominance of identity politics and the nonprofit sector, suggesting that organizing around class rather than empty gestures is crucial for driving real policy changes. He offers an alternative vision for how society’s winners can contribute to social justice without taking over the movements and how activists can resist the influence of elites, nonprofits, corporations, and political parties[2][3][5].
Throughout the election, we heard one warning, repeated ad infinitum: A Donald Trump victory would precipitate a fascist dictatorship, and the United States would soon resemble Nazi Germany.
But Democrats didn’t take up arms to defend the ramparts of democracy. They didn’t repel Trump’s storm troopers who descended on Washington. Instead, something more. . . traditional happened. President Joe Biden welcomed Donald Trump to the White House, congratulated him, and promised a “smooth transition.” (A courtesy, we should note, that Trump did not extend to Biden in 2020.)
But now that Democrats have lost power—both in the White House and Congress—what changes should they make to regain it?
Here to answer that question today are Freddie deBoer and Ruy Teixeira. Freddie is a writer, self-described Marxist, and longtime critic of “social justice” identity politics. Ruy is a political demographer, Democratic strategist, and co-author of the book, Where Have all the Democrats Gone?
We talk about how Democrats became the party of elites, whether Kamala Harris’s loss is the death knell of identity politics, why abortion wasn’t enough to save the Democrats, and whether the party will learn any significant lessons from this historic defeat.
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