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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2023 · 41 MIN

Men Behaving Badly – the World’s WORST Tyrants

from The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed · host Mary Ito

Tyrant. A word that can instill fear in millions of people. A monster capable of mass murder to achieve his own ends.  But could one person’s tyrant actually be another person’s hero, even saviour? Who really is a tyrant?  Why do they become one?  And who are the worst tyrants in the world?If there’s anyone who’s thought deeply about this topic, it’s Waller Newell, a professor of political science and political philosophy at Carleton University.Listen to this compelling conversation by one of the leading authorities on tyrants and tyranny and his concerns about the state of the world today.Info on Guest:Waller Newell is a professor of political science and political philosophy at Carleton University in Ottawa.  He’s also the author of seven books including three on tyrants and tyranny.  He’s currently a visiting faculty fellow and professor at the Hamilton Center for Civic and Classical Education at the University of Florida.  For more information on Waller, his books and other work:  https://www.wallernewell.com/https://carleton.ca/bhum/people/waller-newell/Add’l Info: We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Thanks for listening!  We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993 

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Tyrant. A word that can instill fear in millions of people. A monster capable of mass murder to achieve his own ends. But could one person’s tyrant actually be another person’s hero, even saviour? Who really is a tyrant? Why do they become one? And who are the worst tyrants in the world? If there’s anyone who’s thought deeply about this topic, it’s Waller Newell, a professor of political science and political philosophy at Carleton University. Listen to this compelling...

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