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The Failure of American Power part 2
“Authoritarian stability is nothing but an oxymoronic slogan providing false comfort to generations of foreign policy makers. There is no good reason to…
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Article in the Critic: What does Philosophy Matter?
Attached is a link to my article in the critic. I ask how philosophy informs our everyday lives and why it cannot be constrained to the academic arena…
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Article for Fusion: 'Carl Schmitt is not your friend'
Here is a link to my article for a new magazine. I question how some writers today use Carl Schmitt and if it is a correct reading of the dangerous…
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In defence of books- A response to Richard Hanania
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The accumulation of knowledge
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What is the point of University?
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Why We Need Humanities: A Response to The Times
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Take Back Control- but what control?
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American Power should stay clear of autocracies Part 1
Life is nasty, brutish, solitary, poor, and short in the state of nature, or that is what Thomas Hobbes tells us. Our appetites for jealousy…
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Coming to terms with my 30's
Last week I formally exited my roaring twenties soberly entering the middle chapter of my life. It’s safe to say my 20’s weren’t exactly known for their…
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The hypocrisy of Jordan Henderson
I love football. I revel in the stadium atmosphere, the interaction between fans and players, and the feeling of elation when the ball hits the back of…
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Episode 12: Dr Timothy Stacey Liberalism
Listen now (49 mins) | My podcast today was with Timothy Stacey discussing his work on political participation and his book Saving Liberalism from…
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The UK is sinking and who is to blame?
Britain is falling apart. Our schools are crumbling, our health service is drowning, our transport systems are antiquated and unreliable, and our…
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What is the point of University?
The university used to be the preserve of either the intellectually gifted or the intensely privileged. Today, this has substantially changed…
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What do Holidays tell us about ourselves?
What do Holidays tell us about ourselves? Many of us say we need a break from work and a chance to get some sun and spray, yet holidays come with a…
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Theory Matters
My posts generally focus on political theory intersecting with practical political matters. Whilst theory is oftentimes archived away, I believe it has a strong place to better understand and explain our political landscape. I hope you enjoy this blog :)
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