Adam

Political philosopher writing on liberalism, pluralism, and diversity

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You can find links to register for the chapter-by-chapter reading group at: https://t.co/0SVXB26aMq

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I'm hosting a 6-episode series on Mill's On Liberty with philosopher and Mill scholar Piers Turner! Kicks off March 29 with a no-reading-required overview, then Sundays starting April 19 for a 5-week reading group. Hosted on @interintellect_ via Zoom — $5 for non-members.

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We'll be using a new edition of OL that recognizes Harriet Taylor Mill as co-author. You can register for the March 29 overview at: https://t.co/gYe5ki9kr9

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Join me tomorrow (Sun, 2/8, 10am PST) for a discussion with Matt Sleat about his new book Post-Liberalism, and why the New Right wants to revive the idea of the common good. RSVP at: https://t.co/EspxPeqJj4 @interintellect_
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Buchanan moves between two worlds: liberal academia and conservative gun culture. That gives him a unique perspective on tribalism from both the left and the right.
https://t.co/5JTQfsmcUM

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I interviewed political philosopher Allen Buchanan on tribalistic ideologies—how “us vs. them” thinking crowds out truth-seeking and corrodes democracy.
https://t.co/5JTQfsmcUM

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We cover his latest book, including:
• how the breakdown of traditional community fuels tribalism
• why political talk becomes sorting, signaling, and defensive score-keeping
• why “losers” from moral progress may deserve compensation

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The Primer draws on research from political science, psychology, and philosophy. It distills it into an accessible overview that still offers something new even for experts.

If you find it valuable, please consider subscribing.

https://t.co/Tb9tctTY8U

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Americans don't disagree more than they used to.

The real problem is how they disagree.

Democrats and Republicans increasingly hate each other. That hatred warps their perception of the other side.

https://t.co/Tb9tctTY8U

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The other side doesn’t need to grow more extreme for us to treat them like a mortal threat.

Affective polarization does that. It distorts our judgment.

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It explains social-scientific tools like Feeling Thermometers and DW-Nominate scores and also shows how James Madison and John Rawls illuminate today's divisions.

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What is political polarization? This Primer explains four types and how they're measured. Some forms reflect healthy democratic disagreement. Others corrupt our judgment.

https://t.co/Tb9tctTY8U

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@JaycelAdkins Do a shelf tour! Penguin Classics, Oxford Classics, Everyman's Library, Loeb, Kierkegaard, etc.

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Tomorrow, Sat, at 11am Pacific! Discuss tribalism and American politics with philosopher Allen Buchanan on @interintellect_ . Free tickets still available.
https://t.co/KbNVGQZMDU

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What are “tribal ideologies”? Why do young people take so many selfies? How do we repair the Union? Discuss these questions with philosopher Allen Buchanan at the rescheduled Zoom salon this Sat, Oct 25, starting at 11:00am Pacific. @interintellect_

https://t.co/KbNVGQZMDU

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First tweet: I’m hosting a salon this Saturday (Oct 18, 11am PT) with philosopher Allen Buchanan on his new book Political Tribalism: How it Hijacks Our Minds and Diminishes Our Humanity (Routledge, 2025).
Join us for a thoughtful discussion.
https://t.co/xfbl1WGJx8