‘He had an endless curiosity and zest for debate, and an eagerness to understand the younger generation. Following a guest lecture, he would sometimes spend the evening in a corner of the pub, entertaining students’
From the Times obituary of Habermas
www.thetimes.com/article/08a2...
At least my intro to International Relations class next semester won’t be boring…
Taking place today and tomorrow: www.mulroneyinstitute.ca/events/lamen...
As the US threatens to annex Canada, come join the discussion of George Grant's Lament For a Nation.
Virtual attendance is free.
I wonder if the Pope is watching this.
Can't wait for the 70th inning stretch.
Not sure how any of that leads to the conclusion that character is not of principle importance for good governance.
Not according to Aristotle or the article I commented on. The point is that even the best institutions require people of character to inhabit them. The character of leaders matters just as much to good governance, if not more, than the institutions themselves.
Reminder that for Aristotle the only difference between good and bad regimes is the virtue (or lack thereof) of the rulers.
There’s no institutional difference between kingship and tyranny.
Congratulations @mariners.com! For the first time ever, my two favourite teams will play for a chance to go to the World Series.
Screenshot of the title and first paragraph of the chapter.
New publication day!
What would happen if we paid more attention to how Francis Bacon used biblical themes to build up his scientific and technological project?
I was lucky enough to contribute a chapter to this great collections of essays: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Two passages written by people who witnessed the rise of European fascism. I wish they didn't fill me with apprehension in 2025.
One of my favourite things about academia is being given free books to review.
As an academic, I need to remind myself that I do this all for my kids.
By which I mean that they take my rough drafts and use them as scrap paper for their art...
www.amazon.ca/Freedom-Wear...
"We are going to ensure that the Americans understand how pissed off we are."
@davidebybc.bsky.social
I think this beautifully captures the general sentiment of Canadians.
Republicans can’t govern.
Democrats can’t be an effective opposition party.
George Grant wrote this in 1988. The particular circumstances have changed, but I'd argue the majority of Canadians feel the same way today.
The most fun I've had combining political theory and punk music since @shalmarr.bsky.social took me to a punk dive bar during @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social last year.
For sure! Even the title is fun: “I Need a Girl That I Can Train: Misogyny, Greek Philosophy, and the 90’s Pop Punk Explosion”
