Ben Landau-Taylor writes long-form essays on political theory and institutions, using classical history to analyse modern power, such as 'executive democracy' and the decay and renewal of civilizations. He also reports on contemporary political movements, including a Brazilian outsider party, drawing on sources like Thucydides and Carroll Quigley.
Website: https://www.benlandautaylor.com
Long-form essays on the history of ideas, liberal philosophy, religion and political thought, centered on pluralism and productive disagreement. Readers get richly sourced narratives about figures such as Boyarynya Morozova, Isaiah Berlin, Karl Popper and Jürgen Habermas.
Short weekly philosophy essays on freedom, free will, liberalism and AI consciousness, built around thought experiments and personal anecdotes. Readers get an author's argued positions on current debates and on classic texts such as Locke's Essay.
Damon Linker offers essays and commentary on the antiliberal right, the Trump administration, and cultural and political currents, often drawing on history and political philosophy. Readers get contextualized analysis of current events alongside recommendations of other thinkers' work.
A personal working journal mixing Christian political theology, cultural theory, and candid reflections on the author's life, including a family move to Wyoming. Readers get essays on power, violence, love and meaning, plus updates on the author's projects such as Samsara Diagnostics and Moloch Theory.
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