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Political Theory 101
Political Theory 101
A podcast about political theory. Freely available to all, but we'd love your support on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/politicaltheory101
Also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play
“This podcast will make you think deeply about what you take for granted in your social and political life. The presenters bring political theory to life making it accessible and enjoyable. I recommend this podcast to all my students. Thanks to Benjamin for taking the time to bring us his incisive...”Read full review »
vfnewby via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
01/22/23
“A wonderfully stimulating conversation and so much to learn. A true gem on the internet. One recommendation - please start giving reading lists and other book, paper, chapter and article recommendations!”
“Erudite and clear. Best political theory that I have found. Some very complex and dense ideas that are interpreted and explained in a very accessible way.”
Damian_J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/22
Alex and Benjamin discuss the state of Confucianism during the Ming Dynasty. Should "li" be understood as "principle" or "pattern"? What is the relationship between li and chi? While some theorists, like Zhu Xi, hold that studying the classics can help clear up your chi, Wang Yangming argues that...
Alex and Benjamin discuss one is on Lord Shang, a Chinese political theorist and minister associated with the development of legalism. Unlike most ancient political theorists, Shang Yang denies the possibility of a politics based on virtue. He therefore denies the possibility that the state can...