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Michael Joseph Oakeshott was an English philosopher. He is known for his contributions to the philosophies of history, religion, aesthetics,… more

Michael Oakeshott
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by Michael Oakeshott

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A relationship grounded in debating ideas.

by Michael Oakeshott

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Every time I read The Social Contract I notice more of the sick burns which Rousseau aims at his fellow philosophers.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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What do John Rawls and a bad first date have in common? In my introduction to political theory conference sessions, we’re going to find out!
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Can anyone recommend a political science paper with a really strong introduction? I want to show my students an example.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Took a break from conference presentations to give a wedding speech.

by Michael Oakeshott

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Travelling for over a month as of today to visit family from BC to Newfoundland. Please send plane reading recommendations.

by Michael Oakeshott

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This cheered me up during the dark times of medieval.
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by Michael Oakeshott — Reposted by Judith N. Shklar

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Delighted to have been part of such an excellent collection of reflections!
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Rebecca Buxton @rebeccabuxton.bsky.social · Jul 23
Just published! A collection of short reflections on Judith Shklar's political theory from @samuel-bagg.bsky.social, David Enoch, @shalmarr.bsky.social, and @samuelmoyn.bsky.social, with an introduction from me.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
New perspectives on Judith Shklar - Contemporary Political Theory
Contemporary Political Theory -
link.springer.com
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by Michael Oakeshott — Reposted by Samuel Moyn, Judith N. Shklar, Erwin Dekker , and 1 more

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Just published! A collection of short reflections on Judith Shklar's political theory from @samuel-bagg.bsky.social, David Enoch, @shalmarr.bsky.social, and @samuelmoyn.bsky.social, with an introduction from me.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
New perspectives on Judith Shklar - Contemporary Political Theory
Contemporary Political Theory -
link.springer.com
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by Michael Oakeshott

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It’s my 8 year political theory anniversary!
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by Michael Oakeshott

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One month away from comprehensive exams. Any snack suggestions?
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Accurate portrayal of me studying for my comprehensive exams.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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A day in Washington DC.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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A coffee for the person who can name the article I’m summarizing.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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It’s the end of the term, which means the phrase “vaguely centrist neoliberal blob” is not getting cut from the editing process.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Does anyone know where to find the cherry blossoms in Washington DC?
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Read Capital, so now I finally understand what ‘surplus value’ is.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Turned 30 this weekend.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Which Jan-Werner Müller are you?

by Michael Oakeshott

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Grateful for a romantic partner who I’m able to share so much of life with, from travelling to theatre, bickering over coffee, and working together on our shared intellectual vocation. Happy Valentine’s Day to my fiercest critic and sharpest supporter.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Also find my commentary here on CTV Atlantic: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Studying for comprehensive exams is a particular kind of miserable.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Successfully opened a conference presentation with an Eyes Wide Shut reference, so I guess you could say that things are going pretty well.
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Reposted by Michael Oakeshott

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RGCS @mcgill.ca at @biapt.bsky.social conference at the University of York.

@maryjomacdonald.bsky.social (BA '17, RGCS Student Fellow alum, now postdoc at Jyväskylä)
Daniel Lukac, PhD3
@shalmarr.bsky.social PhD2
@jacobtlevy.bsky.social faculty

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Mary Jo MacDonald (BA '17, RGCS Student Fellow alum, now postdoc at Jyväskylä), presenting “Mary Astell and Judith Drake on Conversation and Civility” Daniel Lukac, PhD3, “Believing with Others: Loyalty, Associative Life, and the Virtues of Epistemic Irresponsibility” Shal Marriott, PhD2, “Imagining Ourselves in the Eyes of Others: The Political Function of Narrative Forms” Jacob Levy, faculty, "An Injustice Which Was No Part of Their Intention"
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Made it to London!
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Conference presentations:
1) Undergraduate: “I will read every word on this sheet of paper in a calm and steady way.”
2) Masters: “I will have bullet points in front of me to reference and help me stay on track.”
3) PhD: “What if I open with a joke?”
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Only a sociopath would go to the sing-along version of the Wicked movie.

by Michael Oakeshott

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Hirschman had some pretty stellar draft reviewers, it seems.
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by Michael Oakeshott

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Heading to the BIAPT conference in January!

by Michael Oakeshott

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Cohen is next, so that should improve things.
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