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Habermas and the Fate of Democracy

A new biography reveals Habermas's commitment to a democratic ideal.

William E. Scheuerman

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What Is Education For?

Preparation for democratic citizenship demands humanities education, not just STEM.

Danielle Allen

Literature & Culture, Philosophy & Religion

Holy Wars

Secularism is fundamental to liberal governance. But is it sustainable?

James G. Chappel

Philosophy & Religion, Science & Nature

As a God Might Be

The recurring, and often conflicting, narratives of technology and progress.

Meghan O’Gieblyn

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

Beyond Freedom and Equality

The place of dignity in democratic politics.

Nick Bromell

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

For Love of Country

Martha Nussbaum argues that political emotion is the key to the good society.

Shivani Radhakrishnan

Literature & Culture, Philosophy & Religion

Colin Dayan’s Ethics Without Reason

The new book "With Dogs at the Edge of Life" asks whether we need less humanity, not more of it.

Simon Waxman

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The New Nature

It is impossible to divorce nature from human influence. Can that influence be democratic?

Jedediah Purdy

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

Do We Need a New Constitutional Convention?

A discussion of the fear and inertia baked into U.S. politics.

Richard Kreitner, Sanford Levinson

Philosophy & Religion, Politics

The Riptide of Technocracy

Is a centralized European Union compatible with democracy?

Jonathan White

Literature & Culture, Philosophy & Religion

In Memory of Sheldon Wolin (1922–2015)

The revolutionary theorist sought not liberal stability but democratic adventure.

Anne Norton

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The Lure of Luxury

Most people own things they don’t really need. It is worth thinking about why.

Paul Bloom

Philosophy & Religion, Science & Nature

Ghost in the Machine

Is digital life soulless or the site of a new transcendence?

Jenny Hendrix

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