Michael Ignatieff on Consolation in Politics Democracy Paradox
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Michael Ignatieff is a historian and former Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. He has served as rector and president of Central European University, and is the author, most recently, of On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark Times. He recently wrote, "The Politics of Enemies" in the Journal of Democracy.
Tuesday's main episode will focus on what he calls the politics of enemies. However, this brief bonus content touches on his latest book On Consolation. It discusses on how consolation affects our politics and how it affects politicians.
Michael Ignatieff is a historian and former Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. He has served as rector and president of Central European University, and is the author, most recently, of On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark Times. He recently wrote, "The Politics of Enemies" in the Journal of Democracy.
Tuesday's main episode will focus on what he calls the politics of enemies. However, this brief bonus content touches on his latest book On Consolation. It discusses on how consolation affects our politics and how it affects politicians.