Representation Tagged Episodes

Democracy By Numbers

July 2, 2023

The United States prides itself on being “the world’s greatest democracy,” which adheres to the…

US map composed of dots, text overlay: ONE PERSON ONE VOTE. Illustrates democracy by numbers.

Midlife and Meaning

March 8, 2020

At some point or another, the midlife crisis comes for us all. But what is…

Illustration of a glass half-full of water with "Midlife: A Philosophical Guide" written on it.

Identity Politics

February 3, 2019

The notion of identity has become so hugely important in contemporary political discourse that no…

Map of the US divided by ethnicity and sexual orientation, illustrating identity politics.

Democracy in Crisis

November 12, 2017

Democratic systems of government are supposed to reflect the interests of ordinary citizens, and not…

Book cover: Francis Fukuyama's Political Order and Political Decay. Images of the US Capitol and Tiananmen Square.

Dignity and the End of Life

September 13, 2005

Is physician assisted suicide morally okay? What about active euthanasia for patients suffering terminal illnesses?…

ECG flatline showing end of life

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