Jonathan Benson

Political theorist @UoMPolitics @mancept | Author of 'Intelligent Democracy' (OUP) | Thinking about polarization, democracy & PPE

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

After some distribution issues, my book 'Intelligent Democracy' is now available in the UK & Europe! 🎉📚
https://t.co/dbz1NvO6u7

[Bill French @bullfranx]

“While the new democratic skeptics see democracy’s epistemic problems as a reason to limit equal inclusion, we should instead be looking at how new forms of citizen participation can correct or compensate for these ills.” (243, @jdbenson_ )

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

A new blog post for @apaphilosophy explores compromise and polarization. I argue that compromise may not be as democratically valuable as often assumed, and that a reduction in compromise may not necessarily be a cost of polarization.

https://t.co/CYN41mSFfH

[ZhichaoTong @ZhichaoTong7]

Happy to share my new article in @BJPolS where I explore why political meritocracy, electoral democracy, and lottocratic institutions need to be combined into a hybrid regime to avoid pathologies of unconstrained political competition
https://t.co/n5S28KvAE9

[Mark Pennington @Kaleidicworld]

Foucault and Liberal Political Economy: Power, Knowledge and Freedom has been released in the USA today:

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

I'll be talking about polarization and anger next week as part of the great Practical, Political & Ethical Series. If you're in London, come along.

Thanks to @EliseWoodard20 and @m_j_hannon for organizing!

[King's Political Theory Research Group @kings_poltheory]

We are pleased to announce the first King’s College London (KCL) Political Theory Graduate Conference on April 25, 2025! The call for abstracts is now open.

[The Philosopher @philosopher1923]

Missed our live event on "Truth, Expertise, and Democracy" with @EliseWoodard20, @m_j_hannon, and @jdbenson_?

Catch up anytime on our YouTube channel:
https://t.co/S8lUWhuZLi

[Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @DrElizabethMac1]

This was a fantastic discussion (and ‘the chat’ engagement was great too) and I am very much looking forward to reading @EliseWoodard20 @m_j_hannon forthcoming book! In the meantime I’ve ordered @jdbenson_ book #IntelligentDemocracy
Thank you @philosopher1923 another great event

[The Philosopher @philosopher1923]

📢 Happening Today!

A discussion on "Truth, Expertise, and Democracy" with @EliseWoodard20, @m_j_hannon, & @jdbenson_

Why are true beliefs essential for democracy?
How can truth be weaponized for political power?

🗓️ Dec 9 | 7 PM UK
📍 Register now: https://t.co/60E0q5fWVh

[Notts Uni Philosophy @NottsPhilosophy]

TALK!

"Truth, Expertise, and Democracy"

@m_j_hannon in conversation with @EliseWoodard20 and @jdbenson_

Hosted by @philosopher1923
Mon, Dec 9 7pm UK
Register: https://t.co/u9tVAFfsGx

#philosophy #trust #expertise #democracy #politics

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

Join us for what should be a great discussion based on @EliseWoodard20 and @m_j_hannon's excellent upcoming book "Political Epistemology: An Introduction".

[The Philosopher @philosopher1923]

Join us Monday with @EliseWoodard20, @m_j_hannon & @jdbenson_ to discuss "Truth, Expertise, and Democracy."

Why are true beliefs essential for democracy? How can truth be weaponized for political domination?

🗓️ Mon, Dec 9 | 2pm ET | 7pm UK
📍 Register: https://t.co/60E0q5fWVh

[American Political Science Review @apsrjournal]

From our new issue: "Democracy and the Epistemic Problems of Political Polarization" by Jonathan Benson (@jdbenson_). https://t.co/KYMFEjltoc #ASPRNewIssue

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

Intelligent Democracy has been included in @OUPPhilosophy's Philosophy in Focus campaign for democracy alongside some fantastic company. Check out the full list here 👇 https://t.co/U8hzy041TI

[Oxford Philosophy @OUPPhilosophy]

In “Intelligent Democracy: Answering the New Democratic Scepticism”, @jdbenson_ examines shared challenges in democracy and free markets, questioning how each handles justice and collective welfare. #PhilosophyInFocus

Learn more: https://t.co/ZALc1rYGKW

[Alex Guerrero @Alex_A_Guerrero]

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[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

Thrilled to be speaking at this City University of Hong Kong event and on @ElenaZiliotti's fascinating new book.

[Elena Ziliotti @ElenaZiliotti]

on Nov 5-6, I will be at CEACOP, City University of Hong Kong, for a roundtable on Meritocracy & Democracy and a symposium on my new book Meritocratic Democracy. CEACOP holds a special place in my heart. Can’t wait to return!

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

This should be fun! Many thanks to @danwilliamsphil for the invite. Come along if you're in the area!

[Dan Williams @danwilliamsphil]

This Friday, Sussex's Centre for Social and Political Thought and Intellectual History and its Philosophy Society are excited to welcome @jdbenson_ for a talk on "Affective Polarization and the Aptness of Partisan Anger". More details here: https://t.co/KBIu70yqOd @SussexPhilos

[Jonathan Benson @jdbenson_]

I am very much looking forward to giving a talk as part of this great series. Thanks to @EliseWoodard20 and @m_j_hannon for the invite!

[York Centre for Social Justice and Democracy @YCPolTheory]

Recently published: Alasia Nuti & Gabriele Badano's
@OUPPolitics book on Politicizing Political Liberalism. The book advances a novel normative account of how to respond to democratic backsliding + original contribution to Rawlsian political liberalism. https://t.co/VxxlsQJWjK