Gianna Englert
Associate professor at the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida; author of Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage (Oxford University Press, 2024), specializing in 19th-century French political thought and the history of liberalism.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 13min
Gianna Englert, "Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Gianna Englert, an associate professor at the University of Florida and author of "Democracy Tamed", delves into the complex relationship between liberalism and democracy in 19th-century France. She discusses the concept of 'political capacity' and its role in limiting suffrage to those deemed capable, a notion that spurred intellectual debates then and now. Englert highlights the works of Benjamin Constant and Alexis de Tocqueville, revealing their nuanced views on civic responsibility and education, while questioning democracy's evolution in the face of modern challenges.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 13min
Gianna Englert, "Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage" (Oxford UP, 2024)
Gianna Englert, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, delves into the tension between liberalism and democracy in 19th-century France. She intriguingly argues that the concept of 'political capacity' was aimed at preserving democracy while limiting voting rights. The discussion features key thinkers like Benjamin Constant and François Guizot, examining their views on meritocracy versus hereditary privilege. Englert also contemplates lessons from historical debates for today's challenges in liberalism and democracy.
