# Michael Walzer
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Michael Laban Walzer (; born 1935) is a prominent American political theorist and public intellectual. A professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey, he is editor emeritus of Dissent, an intellectual magazine that he has been affiliated with since his years as an undergraduate at Brandeis University. He has written books and essays on a wide range of topics—many in political ethics—including just and unjust wars, nationalism, ethnicity, Zionism, economic justice, social criticism, radicalism, tolerance, and political obligation.
Amos, Yosef & A Pair Of Shoes (cross-posted from The Matan Podcast)
This week Rabbi Joe had the pleasure of being a guest once again on the Matan podcast joining Yosefa Fogel Wruble for a conversation about the haftara of Parshat Vayeshev taken from the prophet Amos.
You can listen to the consistently excellent Matan parsha podcast at https://www.matan.org.il/en/ma…
Should ICE Deport Undocumented Immigrants? | A Deep Philosophical Debate
Should ICE Deport Illegal Immigrants? | A Deep Philosophical Debate 🎙️ Philosophy for Better Humans | Narrated by Charles Sebastian Whitby
What happens when the law and compassion collide? In this powerful, long-form episode, we explore the deeply human and controversial question: Should U.S. Immig…
Usapang Just War Theory (Part 2): The Catechism, Secularism, and Postmodern Critique
We continue our discussion on the "Just War Theory." In this episode, we discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about this serious matter and how secular theorists also adopted this tradition. Of course, balance lang ang usapan so we also discuss criticisms from postmodern philos…
87. Michael Walzer | Political Philosophy
What moral limits should bind warfare—on terrorism, civilian risk, and humanitarian intervention—if ‘just war’ is meant to be a real constraint rather than a slogan?
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Michael Walzer is a political theorist and public intellectual, and professo…
The Left and the Nation-State: Michael Walzer on what progressives today can learn from liberal nationalists like Thomas Jefferson and Guiseppe Mazzini
EPISODE 1487: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the distinguished political philosopher and author of Liberties essay "The Left and Nation-State", about what today's progressives can learn from liberal nationalists like Thomas Jefferson and Guiseppe Mazzini
Michael Walzer is professor emeritus …
How Michael Walzer Would Fix Capitalism's Biggest Problems
What if the richest people in society could literally buy their way out of every problem while everyone else gets left behind? In this episode, Alex Romano breaks down philosopher Michael Walzer's bold solution to capitalism's biggest flaws - and it's not what you'd expect.
On Curious Machines, we…
Ep. 373: Michael Walzer on Just Wars (Part Two)
Continuing on on Just and Unjust Wars (1977), ch. 5-6. When might it be morally permissible to strike first? When is it permissible (or obligatory?) to intervene in another country's internal affairs militarily? We discuss Walzer's historical examples and apply his theories to current wars. Get mor…
Ep. 373: Michael Walzer on Just Wars (Part One)
On Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Illustrations (1977), ch. 4-6 on "jus ad bellum," which refers to moral justifications for going to war. Self-defense is permissible while aggression is not, but this leaves many questions unanswered, and Walzer gives us many historical examples to con…
A Yoke Built for Two | A Dead Hog, a Shovel, and a Fifteen-Year-Old
May in Missouri. Warm, not hot like it will be in July. Humidity in the air, mist at the bottom of the hill hiding the green grass.
Bright white gravel under tires. He opens the passenger door. He is fifteen. His grandma drove him.
The Oldsmobile idles behind him until the screen door opens and a m…
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