Philosophy Bites

Michael Ignatieff on Political Theory and Political Practice

Apr 12, 2014

18:11

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Politicians Are Myth Makers

01:20

Machiavellian Problem in Politics

02:46

Political Theory Is Just an Essential Part of Any Political Education

01:59

What Is a Stun in Politics?

02:31

Introduction

3min

The Greatest Practical Teacher of Politics

3min

What Is a Stun in Politics?

3min

The Relationship Between Political Theory and Political Practice

3min

Political Theory Is Just an Essential Part of Any Political Education

2min

Machiavellian Problem in Politics

3min

Is There Value in Studying Philosophy in Politics?

3min

Michael Ignatieff was an academic with a keen inerest in political theory before he learnt the hard way about politics in practice. He was an academic who became leader of the opposition in Canada then lost heavily in the 2011 Prime Ministerial election. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the relationship between theory and practice in politics with Nigel Warburton.

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Philosophy Bites

Michael Ignatieff on Political Theory and Political Practice

Politicians Are Myth Makers

Machiavellian Problem in Politics

Political Theory Is Just an Essential Part of Any Political Education

What Is a Stun in Politics?

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