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The significance of ideas in politics has long been underestimated by political scientists focused on material interests and rational choices. Yet, ideas—ranging from beliefs and ideologies to policy frameworks—profoundly shape how societies think, act, and govern. This essay explores the evolution of political thought on the role of ideas, tracing its roots from Weber’s cultural … Read more
Many students, professionals, and public intellectuals ask: what is the difference between public policy vs political science? These terms often appear together. They overlap. But they serve distinct roles in how we study, design, and apply governance. This article clarifies the difference. You will see how each field works. You will also see how they … Read more
The central focus of the essay is the comparison and compatibility between the British Idealist moral philosophy of T. H. Green and the contemporary liberal theories of Rawls and Nagel, especially regarding value pluralism, moral conflict, and volitional vs. epistemological aspects Bringing Two Different Traditions Together: Compatibility of Themes and Contexts There is an overlap … Read more
In an increasingly global world, the fact of pluralism has become a problem. While difference is welcome when each culture has its own space to flourish, in a world of fast communications and ever more elusive boundaries, communities are more and more exposed to other people’s values. And even if we were to agree to disagree, there would … Read more
Changes to Foreign Relations: Israel/Gaza Relations and Political Partisanship U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza has changed more than slightly in the past two years. It has experienced some realignment. Differentiation of issues between Democrats and Republicans these days goes beyond single votes and statements. There are more fundamental moral, strategic, and political frame issues … Read more
Unlike simple impulses or fleeting passions, Green’s concept of desire is rooted in self-conscious activity. A true desire, for Green, is not just a passing urge but a solicitation with which we identify and consciously adopt. This nuanced approach to human motivation challenges the mechanical models of Hume and aligns with the moral psychology of … Read more
Idealist philosophers of the nineteenth century shared a certain conception of a person’s good. It can be found in Fichte and Hegel, and then later in Britain in Bradley and Green. In Green, as in these other Idealists, it fits into a philosophical scheme that has far-reaching metaphysical as well as moral dimensions. Each philosopher … Read more
In her book the Sovereignty of the Good Iris Murdoch remarked that moral philosophy often presupposes a philosophy of mind and a metaphysical doctrine. Certainly this is the case with T. H. Green. But in what way do Green’s philosophy of mind and metaphysics enable a deeper grasp of his moral philosophy? They do, I … Read more
Tech conflict between the US and China now shapes global trends. Developing countries feel it most of all. They face trade shifts, infrastructure gaps, and energy pivots. The rivalry in AI, semiconductors, and clean tech echoes in poorer nations. Short sentences. Clear nuance. Natural tone. Hinrich Foundation “American views swing from overestimation to under-estimation. Rarely … Read more
Thomas Hill Green rejects hedonism and argues that the true moral good lies in self‑realization—the exercise of deliberative capacities that make moral responsibility possible. The self isn’t just a bundle of desires, but a rational, self‑reflective agent capable of endorsing, resisting, or reshaping those desires through deliberation. This makes self‑realization a categorical imperative, rooted in … Read more