Joseph Heath
Professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, author and public intellectual who writes on political philosophy, equality, and the welfare state; featured guest discussing the decline of Western Marxism and liberal egalitarian solutions.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 29min
Joseph Heath on the Death of Marxism
Join Joseph Heath, a Toronto philosophy professor and public intellectual, as he tackles the decline of Western Marxism. He explores how Rawlsian liberalism shifted the discourse away from Marxist solutions to economic inequality. Heath highlights the challenges of equalizing welfare and discusses the complexities of responsibility-sensitive egalitarianism. He also argues for a practical approach to equality, emphasizing the welfare state as collective insurance rather than mere redistribution. It's a thought-provoking dive into modern political philosophy!
Jan 1, 2012 • 47min
Rationally Speaking #51 - Joseph Heath on Economics Without Illusions
Author Joseph Heath discusses debunking economic fallacies from both the right and left, emphasizing the importance of understanding incentives and rule-following in human behavior. He explores the government's role in providing insurance through social security and challenges myths about capitalism and overproduction. Finally, he recommends a book on the Soviet economic system.
