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A Symposium on the Life and Thought of James Madison

November 29, 2021
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James Madison’s lasting influence and prescience are undeniable. His most widely recognized historical contributions include his roles as chief architect of the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention, “stenographer in chief” of its proceedings, major contributor to the Federalist Papers, and 4th President of the United States. But Madison also set the bounds of debates on [...]

The Humanity of Universal Crime: Author Interview with Sinja Graf

August 16, 2021
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A conversation with Sinja Graf about her recent book, The Humanity of Universal Crime: Inclusion, Inequality, and Intervention in International Political Thought (Oxford University Press, 2021). Hear more interviews from The Political Theory Review.

Hegel’s View: Author Interview with Dean Moyar

July 27, 2021
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A conversation with Dean Moyar about his recent book, Hegel’s View: Justice as the Living Good (Oxford University Press, 2021). Hear more interviews from The Political Theory Review.

Reflecting on the Declaration of Independence: A 4th of July Symposium

July 3, 2021
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Aside from the Constitution itself, the Declaration of Independence is the most heavily interpreted document in American history. The exegetical attention afforded the Declaration follows from the multiple functions it plays as the most fundamental of our nation’s “Charters of Liberty,” including its roles as cornerstone of the American political tradition, a perennial defense of [...]