
Political Philosophy
A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophy
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Apr 21, 2024 • 12min
Coming Up: Summer Seminar on Plato and the Next Few Podcasts
The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars, is forthcoming from Wipf & Stock, hopefully in mid to late summer, 2024.
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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!
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Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 28min
Interview with David Holmgren, Co-Founder of the Permaculture Movement
Co-Founder of the Permaculture movement, David Holmgren, talks to Spencer and Laurie about his analysis and predictions in his book Future Scenarios, his assessment that we are still in the “Brown Tech” energy descent scenario, and the implications for society moving forward.
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Online Writing: https://holmgren.com.au/permaculture-ideas-and-actions/writings/
Future Scenarios: https://www.futurescenarios.org
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Dustbowl Diatribes and Political Philosophy are podcasts of the Maurin Academy, which can be found on almost all podcast platforms!
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Apr 14, 2024 • 14min
Register Now! Chris Cutrone on the 1848 Revolutions, Live for The Maurin Academy April 22
Cutrone’s new book: https://sublationmedia.com/product/marxism-and-politics-essays-on-critical-theory-and-the-party-2006-2024/
To attend the live event and Q & A on April 22 at 7 p.m. US Central Time, you will need to either register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chris-cutrone-on-the-1848-revolutions-tickets-860495955567 …or support the Maurin Academy at any level on Patreon (also gaining access to all our other courses and reading groups: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
For those who cannot attend the live session we will post a recording of Chris Cutrone’s speech (without the Q & A) here within a few days of the event!

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h
All Things Aristotle, Including Economics (Interview with Dr Cliff Bates)
Dr. Clifford Bates, a Professor at the University of Warsaw specializing in Aristotle's political thought, shares insights on the relevance of Aristotle today. He discusses how Aristotle's views on economics and class dynamics shape contemporary political theory. Bates also highlights the complexities of translating Aristotle's work, specifically the term 'politeia', and contrasts Aristotelian ideas with those of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. Additionally, he examines the role of academia in reflecting social hierarchies and engages in modern political critiques.

Mar 19, 2024 • 10min
Short Take: What is Moral Inversion (Unmasking Administrative Evil, Adams & Balfour)
Adams & Balfour’s book Unmasking Administrative Evil is essential reading in Administrative Ethics. Here, I explain how they deal with “moral inversion,” the process of turning something inherently morally evil into a great good.
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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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Mar 17, 2024 • 24min
Localism, Distributism and Libertarianism Aren’t Enough (Personalist Manifesto 6)
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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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Mar 2, 2024 • 19min
Capitalism and Culture: Emmanuel Mounier’s The Personalist Manifesto (5)
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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!
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Feb 18, 2024 • 23min
Personalism and the Family: Is it Good to Pay for Housework? (Personalist Manifesto 4)
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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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Feb 5, 2024 • 31min
Personalism: Heroes, Saints, and Women (Personalist Manifesto 3)
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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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 36min
JPII Farm update: Why Local Ag Draws Opposition (January ’24)
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