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Jonathan Benson

@j-benson.bsky.social

Political theorist at the University of Manchester | Author of 'Intelligent Democracy' (OUP) | Thinking about polarization, democracy & PPE drjonathanbenson.co.uk

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Jonathan Benson@j-benson.bsky.social · 8mo ago

A new blog post for @apaphilosophy.bsky.social explores compromise and polarization. I argue that compromise may not be as democratically valuable as often assumed, and that a reduction in compromise may not necessarily be a cost of polarization. blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/26/m...

Must we Compromise? Democracy and Polarization | Blog of the APA

In debates over mounting political polarization, few concerns are voiced more often than the loss of compromise. The decline of bipartisanship is often treated as both a symptom and a cause of democra...

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Jonathan Floyd@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social · last yr.

Really interesting double-book event for those in London on Friday 20th June, featuring Rob Jubb & @j-benson.bsky.social, as well as @pamukz.bsky.social @shaiagmon.bsky.social Mark Pennington & Edmund Tweedy Flanigan www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joint-auth...

Joint Author-Meets-Critics: Unjust Authority and Intelligent Democracy

Join us for a lively discussion on two recent books in political and democratic theory by Robert Jubb and Jonathan Benson.

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Rikki Dean@rikkidean.bsky.social · last yr.

The ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social. Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky

Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Research Fellow in Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE)

We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within a new ERC-funded research group on Political Process Preferences in Europe (PoPPiE): Rethinking Conceptual, Ontologi...

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Jonathan Benson@j-benson.bsky.social · last yr.

I'll be talking about polarization and anger next week as part of the great Practical, Political & Ethical Series. If you're in London, come along. Thanks to @elisewoodard.bsky.social and @michaelhannon.bsky.social for organizing.

Elise Woodard@elisewoodard.bsky.social · last yr.

Join the next talk in the Practical, Political, & Ethical Series! Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) presents "Affective Polarization and the Aptness of Partisan Anger" 📆: Thursday, Feb 20 🕟: 4:30 - 6 PM 📍: Senate House, Room 243 Abstract below! Hope to see you there :)

Michael Hannon@michaelhannon.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us in London next week for Jonathan Benson's @j-benson.bsky.social talk: "Affective Polarization and the Aptness of Partisan Anger".

Elise Woodard@elisewoodard.bsky.social · last yr.

Join the next talk in the Practical, Political, & Ethical Series! Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) presents "Affective Polarization and the Aptness of Partisan Anger" 📆: Thursday, Feb 20 🕟: 4:30 - 6 PM 📍: Senate House, Room 243 Abstract below! Hope to see you there :)

Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh@drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 2y ago

This was a fantastic discussion (and ‘the chat’ engagement was great too) and I am very much looking forward to reading @elisewoodard.bsky.social @michaelhannon.bsky.social forthcoming book! In the meantime I’ve ordered Jonathan Benson’s #IntelligentDemocracy Thank you www.thephilosopher1923.org

The Philosopher | Public Philosophy Journal | United Kingdom

The Philosopher is the longest running public philosophy journal in the UK, published since 1923, featuring engaging, challenging contributions from leading international philosophers and emerging voices in the field.

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Michael Hannon@michaelhannon.bsky.social · 2y ago

Join us Monday to discuss "Truth, Expertise, and Democracy." Why are true beliefs essential for democracy? How can truth be weaponized for political domination? 🗓️ Mon, Dec 9 | 2pm ET | 7pm UK 📍 Register: bit.ly/3OJ7Ahc

Martin O'Neill@martinoneill.bsky.social · 2y ago

Most contemporary discussions of markets vs planning are too stark and simplistic. To think seriously for the future, we need a richer and more nuanced approach. Angus Hebenton & I make a start here: engaging with the unduly neglected work of Meade, Holland, and Wootton. ejpe.org/journal

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