Roots and Branches is the ideas podcast from the Institute of Intellectual History at the University of St Andrews
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Political theorist @Melissa_S_Lane of @Princeton talks about constitutionalism in Plato’s philosophy and how his differentiation between ‘ruling’ and ‘holding office’ can help governments rule for the good of the people.
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Podcast on my @politybooks book, in St Andrews splendid @rbpod_ih series
I discuss the links between classical liberty and @Ph_Aghion's Schumpeterian theory, and pick from @martinwolf_'s and @BrankoMilan's reform programmes
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As tensions are rising in Tehran, we look at the history of freedom & tyranny in Iran. Political philosopher & peace activist @RJahanbegloo calls for a new rational pragmatism and moral leadership based on the interculturality of ideas in Persian history.
Along the case of Kenya’s “Migrated Archives” Dr. Riley Linebaugh (@unipotsdam) explores how questions of archival custody shape justice, memory, and public life, how they relate to W. E. B. Du Bois’ “colour line” and why archival accessibility is a vital asset for democracy.
🌳🎧Start your October right - with Quentin Skinner on @rbpod_ih. Quentin discusses his view on liberty, how freedom relates to democracy, and which limits there are to liberty in representative government.
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🔊 Episode #3 out now!
Patricia Owens (@Politics_Oxford) explores how the gender binary shaped the production and reception of international thought and what recovering overlooked voices means for present-day international relations.
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🔊 Episode #2 out now!
@apeikeumolu (University of Cambridge) talks about panafricanism, patriotism and time and what these ideas have to do with the call for reparations and the policies of the African Union today.
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Intellectual Historian Richard Whatmore (University of St Andrews) explains why the Enlightenment, 18th century republicanism and the history of free states matter for today’s global politics.
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Introducing Roots and Branches - Host Selma Sondern explains what Intellectual History is, why it matters, and what to expect when we launch on 1 July 2025 with Prof Richard Whatmore.
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Roots and Branches - the new ideas podcast from the @StAndrewsIIH at the @univofstandrews