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Solidarity as a political value
Published on 10 Nov 2026
by Rachel Z. Friedman The Buchmann Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelRachel Z. Friedman is assistant professor at the Buchmann Faculty of Law at Tel Aviv University. Her research focuses on the the history and normative theory of the welfare state and the political philosophy of Aristotle.
Inventing rights after the death of truth: J. L. Mackie’s posthumous case for a new political morality
Published on 22 Sep 2026
by Alexander Yu. Krouglov Department of State Law, the Faculty of Jurisprudence, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Saint-Petersburg, RussiaAlexander Yu. Krouglov is Doctor of Sciences (Sociology), a Full Professor, Head of Department of State Law, the Faculty of Jurisprudence at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Saint-Petersburg. Studied in Bard College (USA), Växjö University (Sweden), University of Northern Iowa (USA, M.A. program). He was visiting professor in Helsinki University and Salzburg Seminar Fellow. He has academic and research interests in comparative legal history, theory of law, philosophy of law and sociology of law. His recent work has appeared in Social & Legal Studies, Critical Criminology, International Journal of Law and Information Technology, Human Rights Education Review, Contemporary Justice Review, Names: A Journal of Onomastics, Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, Labor History, Advances in Law Studies, International Review of Sociology and other outlets.
Constitutional patriotism and its social carriers: a functional ecology of democratic membership
Published on 19 Sep 2026
by Ugur Azizoglu Independent Researcher, Ankara, TurkeyUgur Azizoglu is an independent researcher based in Ankara, Turkey. His research interests include political theory, democratic theory, constitutional patriotism, citizenship, and political identity. His work focuses particularly on the institutional and social conditions of democratic membership.
Structural injustice and disability: a relational egalitarian account
Published on 16 Sep 2026
by Jeffrey M. Brown Department of Philosophy, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, USAJeffrey Brown is an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado. His research examines social equality and justice, focusing on how legal institutions create, maintain, or legitimize relations of social and political inferiority, particularly in disability, discrimination, and criminal justice. He has published in journals including Law and Philosophy, the Journal of Moral Philosophy, the Journal of Social Philosophy, Bioethics, and Criminal Law and Philosophy.
Is decentralization democratic?
Published on 28 Aug 2026
by Adam Lovett School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, Durham, UKAdam Lovett is an Assistant Professor in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University, UK. He works on democratic theory and normative ethics. He is the author of Democratic Failures and the Ethics of Democracy (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2024). His recent work has appeared in the American Journal of Political Science, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research and Philosophy & Public Affairs.
Majoritarian democracy without the discursive dilemma
Published on 26 Aug 2026
by Cristian Rivera Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKCristian Rivera is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on questions of institutional design, political agency, and interest formation and aggregation in normative political theory.
The case for electoral anonymity
Published on 25 Aug 2026
by Federico Tabellini Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick, Warwick, UKFederico Tabellini is a PhD student at the University of Warwick, UK. His research interests include democratic innovation, political polarisation, ideological studies, and realist political theory. He is the author of A Future History of the 21st Century (2020).
Non-domination at work: two puzzles for liberal relational egalitarians
Published on 30 Jul 2026
by Jahel Queralt Department of Law, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, SpainJahel Queralt is Associate Professor in the Department of Law at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. Her research focuses on contemporary political philosophy, with particular interests in theories of justice, economic rights, and labour justice. She is currently working on the normative foundations of work, with a particular focus on meritocracy as a principle for the distribution of jobs and labour opportunities.
Equality and Social Relations – Introduction to the Book Symposium on Christian Schemmel’s Justice and Egalitarian Relations (Oxford University Press, 2021)
Published on 29 Jul 2026
by Sara Amighetti Department of Philosophy, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSara Amighetti is Oberassistentin at the Chair of Political Philosophy of the University of Zurich and a member of the interfaculty research programme URPP Equality of Opportunity. She works on social and political philosophy. Her research focuses on relational equality, migration and the ethics and politics of redressing the past.
Expressivism and liberal relational equality: reply to critics
Published on 29 Jul 2026
by Christian Schemmel Department of Politics, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKChristian Schemmel is Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Manchester. His research lies at the intersection of contemporary political philosophy, political economy, and social theory, with a particular focus on theories of justice, relational equality, liberal egalitarianism, and recognition. He is the author of Justice and Egalitarian Relations (Oxford University Press, 2021), which develops a liberal account of relational equality and explores its implications for social and political institutions.
Expressionist relational egalitarianism: Schemmel’s core argument
Published on 23 Jul 2026
by Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen Department of Political Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, DenmarkKasper Lippert-Rasmussen is professor of political theory at the University of Aarhus and professor II in philosophy at UiT-The Arctic University of Tromsø. His research interests include egalitarianism, discrimination, and ethics of blame. His most recent book is The Beam and the Mote (New York: Oxford University Press, 2023).
Relational equality, justice and liberalism
Published on 23 Jul 2026
by Costanza Porro School of Global Affairs, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UKCostanza Porro is Lecturer in Political Philosophy at the School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University. Her research lies at the intersection of contemporary political philosophy and feminist political theory, with particular interests in relational equality, theories of justice, care ethics, and vulnerability.
Equality, expression, and exclusion: on globalizing Schemmel’s egalitarianism
Published on 23 Jul 2026
by Daniel Sharp Institute of Philosophy, University of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaDaniel Sharp is Assistant Professor of Applied Ethics at the Department of Philosophy, University of Vienna. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at LMU Munich. His research spans applied ethics and political philosophy, with particular interests in relational equality, migration ethics, citizenship, democratic theory, and social justice. His recent work explores the moral foundations of citizenship, the ethics of migration and borders, and the implications of egalitarianism for contemporary political institutions.
Still owed something: duties to wrongdoers
Published on 7 Jul 2026
by Paul-Mikhail Catapang Podosky Philosophy, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaPaul-Mikhail Catapang Podosky, PhD, is Lecturer in Philosophy at Macquarie University, Sydney. He works primarily on the relationship between language, thought, and the construction of unjust hierarchy, as well as issues pertaining to contemporary social problems. His work can be found in Philosophical Quarterly, Analysis, Episteme, Hypatia, Ergo, Inquiry, the Journal of the American Philosophical Association, and more.
The enforcement threshold approach to harm reduction
Published on 5 Jul 2026
by Joseph Heath Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaJoseph Heath is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He has published extensively in the field of critical theory, philosophy and economics, practical rationality, distributive justice, and business ethics. He is the author of several books, both popular and academic. His most recent is Ethics for Capitalists (Friesen), which provides an articulation and defense of the “market failures approach” to business ethics.
The enforcement threshold approach to harm reduction
Published on 5 Jul 2026
by Joseph Heath Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto, Toronto, CanadaJoseph Heath is Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He has published extensively in the field of critical theory, philosophy and economics, practical rationality, distributive justice, and business ethics. He is the author of several books, both popular and academic. His most recent is Ethics for Capitalists (Friesen), which provides an articulation and defense of the “market failures approach” to business ethics.
Does a good life require good work? The potentials and challenges of providing good jobs for everyone
Published on 2 Jul 2026
by Hugo Rajão Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society, University of Minho, Braga, PortugalHugo Rajão is a postdoctoral researcher in Political Philosophy, associated with the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society at the University of Minho (Braga, Portugal). He has been working on the capability approach and unconditional basic income proposals. More recently, he has delved deeply into the philosophy of work, particularly workplace democracy:Some publications: (2026) Could the Need for Housing Challenge UBI’s Effectiveness as an Exit Option for Workers? Basic Income Studies; (2021) The problem of selecting capabilities: Nussbaum’s philosophical road to democracy. Revista Brasileira de Ciência Política.
Does a good life require good work? The potentials and challenges of providing good jobs for everyone
Published on 2 Jul 2026
by Hugo Rajão Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society, University of Minho, Braga, PortugalHugo Rajão is a postdoctoral researcher in Political Philosophy, associated with the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society at the University of Minho (Braga, Portugal). He has been working on the capability approach and unconditional basic income proposals. More recently, he has delved deeply into the philosophy of work, particularly workplace democracy:Some publications: (2026) Could the Need for Housing Challenge UBI’s Effectiveness as an Exit Option for Workers? Basic Income Studies; (2021) The problem of selecting capabilities: Nussbaum’s philosophical road to democracy. Revista Brasileira de Ciência Política.
On the delegitimising force of democracy’s epistemic dysfunctions an institutional integrity account
Published on 2 Jul 2026
by Michele Giavazzi Chair for Philosophy & Political Theory, LMU University of Munich, Munich, GermanyMichele Giavazzi is a research fellow in philosophy and political theory at the LMU University of Munich. His work is funded by a German Research Foundation (DFG) individual fellowship. His research focuses on democratic theory, the ethics of voting and political epistemology. He has published in venues such as Philosophy & Public Affairs and The Journal of Moral Philosophy.
Introduction to the symposium on Chandran Kukathas’s Immigration and Freedom
Published on 26 May 2026
by Luís Cordeiro-Rodrigues Jinyu Sun a Department of Philosophy, Yuelu Academy, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, Chinab Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaLuís Cordeiro-Rodrigues is a full professor of philosophy and a Morning Star Scholar at Hunan University. He has published over 90 articles and works primarily in three areas: applied ethics, African philosophy, and philosophy of religion.Jinyu Sun is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University. Her research interests include collective action, political obligation, and responsibility for injustice.
Introduction to the symposium on Chandran Kukathas’s Immigration and Freedom
Published on 26 May 2026
by Luís Cordeiro-Rodrigues Jinyu Sun a Department of Philosophy, Yuelu Academy, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan, Chinab Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaLuís Cordeiro-Rodrigues is a full professor of philosophy and a Morning Star Scholar at Hunan University. He has published over 90 articles and works primarily in three areas: applied ethics, African philosophy, and philosophy of religion.Jinyu Sun is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology, Zhejiang University. Her research interests include collective action, political obligation, and responsibility for injustice.
The epistemic condition on political authority
Published on 24 May 2026
by Michael Da Silva Law School, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKMichael Da Silva is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, where he co-directs the Centre for Global Constitutionalism.
The epistemic condition on political authority
Published on 24 May 2026
by Michael Da Silva Law School, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKMichael Da Silva is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, where he co-directs the Centre for Global Constitutionalism.
Immigration and the spirit of freedom
Published on 16 May 2026
by David Owen School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKDavid Owen is Professor of Social and Political Philosophy within the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Southampton where he has worked since 1995. His recent books include What do we owe to refugees? (Polity, 2020).
Immigration and the spirit of freedom
Published on 16 May 2026
by David Owen School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UKDavid Owen is Professor of Social and Political Philosophy within the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Southampton where he has worked since 1995. His recent books include What do we owe to refugees? (Polity, 2020).
Flexible partisanship
Published on 15 May 2026
by Eduardo J. Martinez Department of Philosophy University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USAEduardo J. Martinez is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. He received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2020 and his main area of research is democratic theory. His (co-authored) book Boxed In: Making Identities Safe for Democracy was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.
Flexible partisanship
Published on 15 May 2026
by Eduardo J. Martinez Department of Philosophy University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USAEduardo J. Martinez is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati. He received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2020 and his main area of research is democratic theory. His (co-authored) book Boxed In: Making Identities Safe for Democracy was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.
On Immigration, self-determination and the state — and freedom: a reply to critics
Published on 14 May 2026
by Chandran Kukathas School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management UniversityChandran Kukathas is Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University.
On Immigration, self-determination and the state — and freedom: a reply to critics
Published on 14 May 2026
by Chandran Kukathas School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management UniversityChandran Kukathas is Professor of Political Science at Singapore Management University.
The open society reconsidered: on Chandran Kukathas’ defense of open borders
Published on 14 May 2026
by Daniel Häuser Christine Straehle a LSE Fellow, Department of Government, London School of Economics, UKb Faculty of Social Sciences, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canadac Department of Philosophy, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg, GermanyDaniel Häuser is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on theories of political legitimacy, particularly in the context of immigration restrictions, and on the philosophy of practical normativity. His work on the claims of denizens to democratic inclusion has also appeared in a recent issue of this journal.Christine Straehle is Professor of Practical Philosophy at the University of Hamburg, Germany, and is cross-appointed with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Her research focuses on the ethics of migration, questions of global justice, and conceptions of vulnerability and autonomy in moral philosophy.