Event overview
Dr Matt McManus (University of Michigan) and Dr Ben Burgis (Rutgers University)
Speakers
Dr Matt McManus is a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Michigan (USA) and the author of The Rise of Postmodern Conservatism amongst other books. His forthcoming books include The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism and an essay collection on G.A Cohen.
Dr Ben Burgis is an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University (USA) and the host of Give Them An Argument. He is the author of Christopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, How He Went Wrong, and Why He Still Matters and a forthcoming essay collection on G.A Cohen.
Abstract
We live in an era of populist discontent with the status quo. Millions have voted for insurgent right-wing parties, from the National Front to Donald Trump, that promise to stick it cosmopolitan elites and latte-sucking neoliberals. Less discussed has been the resurgence of interest in inequality, plutocracy, and the critique of capitalism in countries ranging from Brazil to the United States and France. Our talk will discuss what the future might hold for socialism in the 21st century. Will it move in the direction of liberal socialism, Bernie/AOC democratic socialism, Marxism or something new? What will these ideologies look like and what are their histories?
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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