
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
Latest episodes

May 27, 2024 • 17min
Plato’s Gorgias: Heaven, Hell, and the In-Between Place (Seminar 2024 Readings 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!

May 12, 2024 • 17min
Diotima’s “Ladder of Love” in Plato’s Symposium (Seminar 2024 Readings 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!

May 12, 2024 • 15min
The Allegory of The Cave in Plato’s Republic (Seminar 2024 Readings 3)
To sign up for this summer’s seminar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-real-than-the-world-ancient-insights-into-the-nature-of-god-tickets-882717049457
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More info about the class here: https://pmaurin.org/classes-and-series-cult/
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!

May 6, 2024 • 21min
Plato and the Ring of Gyges Story (Seminar 2024 Readings 2)
In the Republic, Book II, Glaucon challenges Socrates with a story of what a man would do if he could get away with anything with no penalty. The perfectly unjust man who has a reputation for being wonderful and the perfectly just man who has a reputation for being a monster are compared to push Socrates to prove that justice is the right choice no matter what.
To sign up for this summer’s seminar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-real-than-the-world-ancient-insights-into-the-nature-of-god-tickets-882717049457
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More info about the class here: https://pmaurin.org/classes-and-series-cult/
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!

Apr 27, 2024 • 18min
Was Plato a Polytheist? (Seminar 2024 Readings 1)
These sessions will be especially useful to those who want to know more about Plato, his philosophy’s influence on Christianity and Western culture, and ressourcement theology.
To sign up for this summer’s seminar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-real-than-the-world-ancient-insights-into-the-nature-of-god-tickets-882717049457
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More info about the class here: https://pmaurin.org/classes-and-series-cult/
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/

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.
Gain access to the class one of these ways:
1. Maurin Academy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maurinacademy
2. 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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

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.
Holmgren Design: https://holmgren.com.au
Online Writing: https://holmgren.com.au/permaculture-ideas-and-actions/writings/
Future Scenarios: https://www.futurescenarios.org
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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/

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.
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 Twitter and Instagram for notifications about upcoming events, and get our free newsletter: https://pmaurin.org/newsletter/