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Samuel Moyn

Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University, specializing in the history of ideas and politics in the 20th century. Author of ''Liberalism Against Itself''.

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Jan 24, 2025 • 50min

What Went Wrong with Liberalism and How We Can Save it, with Samuel Moyn

Samuel Moyn, Chancellor Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University, delves into the crisis of liberalism, tracing its roots to the Cold War. He examines how the disenchantment with liberalism today stems from economic inequalities and the rise of populism, sparked by figures like Trump. Moyn discusses the philosophical divide between Rawls and Nozick, advocating for a rethinking of liberal principles. He emphasizes the need to reinvigorate liberalism’s radical promise and suggests a shift from defensive to offensive strategies to adapt for the future.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 11min

What the Cold War Did to Liberalism (w/ Samuel Moyn)

Historian Samuel Moyn discusses how liberalism shifted during the Cold War, its connection to the conservative movement, and the rise of neo-liberalism and neo-conservatism. The podcast explores the impact of teleological historicism and Christian theology on Cold War liberalism, as well as the influence of Freudianism. They also address the concept of hope in liberalism and leftism.
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Nov 6, 2022 • 32min

The Sunday Debate: Is America a force for good in the world? Part 1

Sign up for Intelligence Squared Premium here: https://iq2premium.supercast.com/ for ad-free listening, bonus content, early access and much more. See below for details.Many in the world see the influence of the United States as a force for good. It applies pressure on authoritarian regimes such as Iran to abide by human rights, and it supports nations such as Ukraine defending themselves against imperial aggression. But others argue that the Afghanistan and Iraq interventions show that American exceptionalism and the attempt to play the world’s policeman have wreaked irrevocable havoc which the rest of the world is still paying a price for today.This week ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the US on The Sunday Debate, we’re asking - is America a force for good in the world? To debate the issue we’re joined by foreign policy expert Shadi Hamid and academic Samuel Moyn. Our host for this debate is journalist and academic, Philippa Thomas.This episode is part one of two, join us on Wednesday’s episode to hear part two of the debate.…We are incredibly grateful for your support. To become an Intelligence Squared Premium subscriber, follow the link: https://iq2premium.supercast.com/ Here’s a reminder of the benefits you’ll receive as a subscriber: Ad-free listening, because we know some of you would prefer to listen without interruption  One early episode per week Two bonus episodes per month A 25% discount on IQ2+, our exciting streaming service, where you can watch and take part in events live at home and enjoy watching past events on demand and without ads  A 15% discount and priority access to live, in-person events in London, so you won’t miss out on tickets Our premium monthly newsletter  Intelligence Squared Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 9, 2022 • 35min

Debate: Is America a force for good in the world? Part 2

In part two of our debate 'Is America a force for good in the world?', foreign policy experts Shadi Hamid and Samuel Moyn discuss the return of Donald Trump, American exceptionalism, and what the world would look like if China became the world's only superpower. Our host for this debate is journalist and academic, Philippa Thomas.This episode is part two of two, to find part one please scroll back on your feed to this week's Sunday Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 23, 2023 • 49min

Lawfare Archive: Samuel Moyn on “How Warfare Became Both More Humane and Harder to End"

Samuel Moyn, Professor of Law and History at Harvard University, discusses how warfare has become both more humane and harder to end. He argues that the focus has shifted from preventing war to ending war crimes, with the human rights community sharing culpability. The podcast explores the challenges faced by human rights activists, the rise of the unwilling and/or unable doctrine for intervention, and the paradox of human rights and militarized foreign policy.