Political Philosophy

Laurie begins a short series on Federalist 10 and 51, untangling the antiquated language of these important writings by the American founders having to do with important constitutional principles such as the separation of powers and checks and balances. She starts with Federalist 10 and the question of how to stop violent factions from overtaking a liberal democracy. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country at most bookstores in paperback and hardcover. Laurie’s book on Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademy Political Philosophy Podcast: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms! Follow the Maurin Academy on Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Dive into the fascinating realm of Plato's views on democracy and its susceptibility to demagogues. Explore the tension between true leadership and manipulation as shaped by Socratic reflections. Discover the significance of moral integrity in governance, contrasting ancient ideals with today's political landscape. Engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about the challenges of reasoning and the clash between power and virtue, urging listeners to reflect on the essence of effective leadership and character development.

You’re lucky Laurie isn’t ending that sentence the way Kendrick does. Get Laurie’s book, The Gap in God’s Country in hardcover, paperback and kindle/e-edition. Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademy

Laurie discusses some plans for guest speakers, her new Great Books reading group, and plans for the channel. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms! Follow the Maurin Academy on Instagram and Facebook for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. This session dealt with direct action vs. the charity model.  Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8 The Maurin Academy: https://pmaurin.org Support the Maurin Academy on Patreon: patreon.com/maurinacademy

Spencer and Laurie talk with Benjamin Studebaker about his new book, Legitimacy in Liberal Democracies. Studebaker will give a speech for the Maurin Academy March 3, 2025. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy Maurin Academy Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-maurin-academy-311669 Political Philosophy Podcast: https://political-philosophy.com Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms! Follow the Maurin Academy on Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

These are segments of the fourth session in Dr. Laurie M Johnson’s 5-part series on her new book, The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (Wipf & Stock, 2024). Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can see all five full sessions of this series, and a lot more, by joining the Maurin Academy on Patreon. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-the-author/ Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8

Starting January 2, Laurie Johnson will be holding first Thursday monthly sessions in a new reading group. The first book covered (over three monthly sessions) will be Carl Jung’s The Undiscovered Self. Discussion can continue on the Maurin Academy Slack Great Books channel. Reading is optional as Dr Johnson will be discuss the selection at the beginning of each session, but it is encouraged! To sign up for the Great Books Reading Group (either of our levels will get you into the live sessions and the recordings for this group): https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy To sign up for the remaining two sessions on The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars (and all five recordings), either join the Maurin Academy at either level or go to Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-and-discussion-with-the-author-tickets-1058542742839?aff=oddtdtcreator Get the book or kindle edition on Amazon, or get the book at most other large online book sellers.

Dr. Laurie M. Johnson discussing themes from her new book, subtitled A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, focusing on solving political disputes. You can join in live for the following sessions by registering on Eventbrite or joining us on Patreon. All of the registration information can be found on our website: https://pmaurin.org/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-the-author/ Get the book: https://a.co/d/9sJwfDe Kindle: https://a.co/d/9m0zrg8