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Mark Pennington
Professor of Political Economy at King's College London. Author of Foucault and Liberal Political Economy: Power, Knowledge and Freedom.
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Aug 6, 2025
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The Libertarian Case for Postmodernism
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Mark Pennington, a Professor of Political Economy at King's College London, dives into the intriguing connections between Michel Foucault and Friedrich Hayek. He explores how Foucault’s critiques of centralized power and scientism align with Hayek’s warnings about the limits of knowledge. The discussion challenges conventional views on libertarianism and postmodernism, emphasizing the power dynamics in knowledge creation and the critique of expert rule. Expect a mind-bending conversation that reshapes your understanding of freedom and governance!
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