Democratic theory workshop

This workshop will feature recent work-in-progress in democratic theory. Speakers will sketch an argument for about 20’-30’, to be followed by discussion in an informal setting. Convened by Nicholas Vrousalis.

Chair: Nicholas Vrousalis

10 - 11am Alex Kirshner (Duke)

“Understanding Democracy’s Value: Why Pluralism Should Be Preferred to Parsimony”

11.15 - 12.15pm Claudio Lopez-Guerra (Richmond)

“Social Status, Political Equality, and the Limits of Democracy”

12.15 - 1.30pm Lunch

Chair: Gina Schouten

1.30 - 2.30pm Candice Delmas (Northeastern)

“How to respond to prisons’ failures"

2.45 - 3.45pm Jeffrey Lenowitz (Brandeis)

TBC

4 - 5pm Eric Beerbohm (Harvard)

TBC

Please contact Nicholas Vrousalis at nvrousalis@fas.harvard.edu for more information or if you are interested in attending.