Medieval Europeans thought about politics in terms of leadership and often criticized rulers for ‘tyranny’ − both in government and in the church.
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Donald Trump faces ‘double the trouble’ as Georgia charges were added to federal charges brought over his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. And that’s thanks to federalism.
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For our societies to survive, we must take action to figure out the psychology behind an attraction to tyrants — or we will be led in the future by fear-mongering, war-mongering tyrannical liars.
A scholar of social participation finds shared themes across protests in many states, not all of which fit common popular or media narratives about the events.
From the earliest days of democracy, thinkers have warned that letting the people rule could work out badly.
It was 100 years ago this month that Benito Mussolini created the fascist party in Italy. Today, his life offers cautionary lessons for contemporary politics.
Amid the rising forces of populism and nationalism, it’s easy to fear a new age of tyranny. But history proves tyrants are often no match against democracy and its defenders.
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Professor of Political Science and Philosophy, Carleton University
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Assistant Professor of Business, Redeemer University
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Canada Research Chair, Organizational Behaviour & Human Performance, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor of Information, University of Arizona
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Fellow, King's College London
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Professor of Medieval History, University of Rhode Island
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Assistant Professor, Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior, Neoma Business School
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Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University
