Michael Walzer is an eminent political philosopher and the author of numerous books, including Just and Unjust Wars and Spheres of Justice. He is professor emeritus at the Institute of Advanced Study, has taught at Harvard University, and is editor emeritus of the magazine Dissent.In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Michael Walzer discuss why, though he is a democratic socialist, he believes that there are certain acceptable forms of inequality; what forms of injustice true egalitarians should focus on fighting; and the threats to liberalism from the post-liberal right and the illiberal left.This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight.If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.Email: podcast@persuasion.community Website: http://www.persuasion.communityPodcast production by John Taylor Williams, and Brendan RuberryConnect with us!Spotify | Apple | GoogleTwitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasionYoutube: Yascha MounkLinkedIn: Persuasion CommunityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts talk to Michael Walzer, the leading authority on war morality, about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. They discuss the official scaling down of the war, the legality of Israeli actions, and the concept of a just war. They also explore war ethics, humanitarian aid in Gaza, and touch on various other topics, including the mystery surrounding Khabad headquarters.

Michael Walzer, a renowned philosopher known for his Just War Theory, joins international lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky, military analyst John Spencer, and legal scholar Mark Goldfeder for a deep dive into Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah. They discuss the moral and legal ramifications of using technology in warfare, particularly 'pager bombs.' The conversation broadens to examine national security risks posed by foreign technologies, especially in vehicles, and how these issues resonate amid the upcoming elections, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding technological advancements.