The decay and renewal of the American constitutional order
By the end of the twentieth century, a new model of nationhood emerged which relied on markets. While not inherently malign, this new constitutional order has the potential to be a destabilising force in US politics.
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The swift death of Gorbachev’s USSR set Russia on a path to chaos
Over a two year period, the Soviet leader’s authority was slowly sliced away until his only choice was to resign with dignity in 1991. While the West may have thought this bloodless coup a blessing at the time, it didn’t turn out that way.
An unlikely artistic alliance: the wartime Britons who saved and celebrated German art
From Kandinsky to Klee, the Nazi party deemed entire swathes of artistic movements as worthless and degenerate. The English city Leicester provided a home to these Central European masterpieces. These exhibitions forged a peaceful bridge between communities and provided the city’s inhabitants with much needed respite from their hardships.
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EI Weekly Listen — Authority without knowledge by Erica Benner
The worst form of ignorance in politics is an inflated opinion of one’s own wisdom. In matters of moral judgement, authority-dependence carries grave risks. Read by Leighton Pugh.
EI Weekly Listen — Authority without knowledge by Erica Benner
The worst form of ignorance in politics is an inflated opinion of one’s own wisdom. In matters of moral judgement, authority-dependence carries grave risks. Read by Leighton Pugh.
EI Weekly Listen — Authority without knowledge by Erica Benner
The worst form of ignorance in politics is an inflated opinion of one’s own wisdom. In matters of moral judgement, authority-dependence carries grave risks. Read by Leighton Pugh.
Gareth Evans — philosophy’s lost prodigy
During his short life, Evans was a figure of contention. Although his output was limited, his untimely death was a huge blow to British philosophy.
Gareth Evans — philosophy’s lost prodigy
During his short life, Evans was a figure of contention. Although his output was limited, his untimely death was a huge blow to British philosophy.
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