The Good Fight Danielle Allen on the Enduring Relevance of the Constitution
Nov 26, 2022
Danielle Allen, Harvard professor, discusses the enduring relevance of the Constitution. Topics include building a political system that invites more participation, exploring the flaws and achievements of liberalism, misconceptions surrounding the Declaration of Independence, institutional reform for American democracy, societal traps, and finding hope in a pessimistic political climate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Examining the Flaws and Achievements of Liberalism
04:00 • 27min
The Core of the Declaration of Independence
31:12 • 5min
Institutional Change and the Future of American Democracy
36:38 • 8min
The Traps of Society
44:15 • 6min
Finding Hope in a Pessimistic Political Climate
50:19 • 2min