The Political Theory Review
Conversations with scholars on recent books in Political Theory and Social and Political Philosophy.This podcast is not affiliated with the University of Houston, and no opinions expressed on this podcast are that of the University of Houston. Image: Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), After a model by Jean Antoine Houdon (French, Versailles 1741–1828 Paris), in the public domain courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Latest episodes
Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 21min
Episode 140: Kevin Elliott - Democracy for Busy People
A conversation with Kevin J. Elliott about his recent book, "Democracy for Busy People" (U of Chicago Press).
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 139: Christopher Yeomans - The Politics of German Idealism
A conversation with Christopher Yeomans about his recent book, "The Politics of German Idealism" (Oxford UP)
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 17min
Episode 138: Melvin Rogers - The Darkened Light of Faith
A conversation with Melvin Rogers about his recent book "The Darkened Light of Faith: Race, Democracy, and Freedom in African-American Political Thought" (Princeton UP).
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
Episode 137: Constantine Vassiliou - Moderate Liberalism and the Scottish Enlightenment
A conversation with Constantine Vassiliou about his recent book "Moderate Liberalism and the Scottish Enlightenment: Montesquieu, Smith, Hume, and Ferguson" (Edinburgh University Press).
Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 136: Stefan Eich - The Currency of Politics
A conversation with Stefan Eich about his recent book The Currency of Politics: the Political Theory of Money from Aristotle to Keynes (Princeton UP).
Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 135: Kevin Vallier - All the Kingdoms of the World
A conversation with Kevin Vallier, All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism (Oxford UP).
Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 134: John Scott - Rousseau's God
A conversation with John Scott about his recent book, "Rousseau's God: Theology, Religion, and the Natural Goodness of Man" (U of Chicago Press).
Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode 133: Yascha Mounk - The Identity Trap
A conversation with Yascha Mounk about his new book, "The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time" (Penguin Random House).
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 132: Haig Patapan - A Dangerous Passion
Haig Patapan, author of A Dangerous Passion: Leadership and the Question of Honor, explores the neglect of honor in contemporary politics and its connection to nationalism. He discusses the role of honor in regimes and its potential perniciousness in modern democracies. Additionally, he delves into the unfinished moral project of contracts and constitutions and highlights the importance of honor in leadership. Lastly, he examines the aftermath of Trump's presidency on the Republican Party and the concept of honor in relation to leaders like Liz Cheney.
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 131: Philip Pettit - The State
Author Philip Pettit discusses his book 'The State' with Jeffrey Church, exploring the relationship between justice and institutional design, Kant's perspective on freedom of the pen, the concept and emergence of the state, unity and sovereignty within the state, lessons for contemporary politics, and the role of independent bodies and citizens assemblies in decision making.
