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Max Weber and the Neoliberalist Threat to Democracy – Moderated by Álvaro Morcillo Laiz 28 Jan – 6pm (CET) In the present situation, increasingly unfettered markets, including markets of ideas, seem to be fueling the drive towards authoritarianism and away from democracy, in any accepted sense of the term. Many believe that the rise of … Leer más
A Conversation on Wendy Brown’s Nihilistic Times – Moderated by Álvaro Morcillo Laiz 17 Oct – 6pm (CET) “How to plot “values” within this disorienting present?» Weber bets on «the distinctly human capacity to shape or direct common life in accordance with the capacity to create value», argues Wendy Brown in Nihilistic Times: Thinking with Max Weber, her widely discussed … Leer más
Unexpected (?) affinities. Weber and the founders of Socialisme ou Barbarie – a conversation between Yannis Ktennas (Athens) and Pedro T. Magalhães (Minho), moderated by Victor Strazzeri (São Paulo). 21 May – 6pm (CET) Paradoxically or not, Max Weber’s work has always been a source of inspiration for philosophers who support radical emancipatory projects and defend … Leer más
Political Theory or Political Theology? Carl Schmitt’s critique of Max Weber’s Theory of the Political We are very happy to announce our next online event! Carl Schmitt’s short, enigmatic, influential work “Politische Theologie” (Political Theology), a highly influential contribution to the intellectual history of the 20th century, was originally published as a standalone volume in … Leer más
After the talk: Max Weber and the Culture of Anarchy by Yannis Ktenas Let me start by saying that I feel very happy and honored to be here as a discussant today, for the 25th anniversary of the publishing of Max Weber and the Culture of Anarchy (1999), a unique work edited by Sam Whimster. … Leer más
Max Weber and the Culture of Anarchy w. Sam Whimster, Lucía Pinto, Victor Strazzeri and Yannis Ktenas Mediator: Victor Strazzeri
Democracy and the Rule of Law w. Stephen Turner and Carmen Chas Mediator: Álvaro Morcillo Laiz
Value Polytheism and Democracy w. Yannis Ktenas, Lucía Pinto and Costas Polyzos Mediator: Victor Strazzeri
Four theses on ‘Democracy’ in Max Weber’s Late Work w. Edith Hanke, Sérgio da Mata and Yves Sintomer Mediator: Victor Strazzeri
Our next online activity is dedicated to a singular work in the Weber literature, Max Weber and the Culture of Anarchy (1999) in the 25th anniversary of its publication. Sam Whimster, the editor, sheds light on the genesis of the book in a short essay available on our blog: