Listen "Why Progressivism is Wrong."
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Dr. Bulzacchelli and Dr. Smith are joined by our special guest, Joseph Grossheim, a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of St. Thomas’ Thomistic Institute to discuss Progressivism in political philosophy. We cover:
- The need for the study of political philosophy
- Defining Progressivism
- Progress toward what?
- Maximize aggregate satisfaction vs common good
- Progressivism vs Libertarian
- Utilitarianism and Progressivism
- “As equal as possible”
Get a copy of Dr. Smith's book - https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Modern-Political-Ideas-Christians-ebook/dp/B08M99QP5B/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=benjamin+smith+book&qid=1609152062&sr=8-2
- The need for the study of political philosophy
- Defining Progressivism
- Progress toward what?
- Maximize aggregate satisfaction vs common good
- Progressivism vs Libertarian
- Utilitarianism and Progressivism
- “As equal as possible”
Get a copy of Dr. Smith's book - https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Modern-Political-Ideas-Christians-ebook/dp/B08M99QP5B/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=benjamin+smith+book&qid=1609152062&sr=8-2
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