How to Hold and Retain Power: A Machiavellian Approach
Learn about the 15th century Italian diplomat Niccolo Machiavelli and his advice to rulers on how to wield power successfully.
Political Economy
A Brief History of Economic Thought
Follow JK Galbraith on a fascinating journey through the history of economic thought and explore some of the most important ideas that have shaped our understanding of the world today.
The Moral Limits of Markets
In his bestselling book, What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets, the political philosopher Michael Sandel articulates a concern that will resonate with many people living in Western […]
The Origins of Totalitarianism
As a Jewish woman born in Hanover, Germany in the early 20th century, the rise of Nazism played a decisive role in Hannah Arendt’s life. In 1933, fearing Nazi persecution, […]
The Media: A Cornerstone of Democracy or a Manufacturer of Consent?
“Freedom of conscience, of education, of speech, of assembly is among the very fundamentals of democracy and all of them would be nullified should freedom of the press ever be […]