Michael Mandelbaum, "The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy: Weak Power, Great Power, Superpower, Hyperpower" (Oxford UP, 2022)

Christian B. Miller, "Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue" (Oxford UP, 2021)

Release Date: 11/30/2023

Description: Honesty is an important virtue. Parents want to develop it in their children. Close relationships depend upon it. Employers value it in their employees. Surprisingly, however, philosophers have said very little about the virtue of honesty over the past fifty years. In Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue (Oxford UP, 2021), Christian B. Miller aims to draw much greater attention to this neglected virtue. The first part of the book looks at the concept of honesty. It takes up questions such as: What does honesty involve? What are the motives of an honest person? How does practical wisdom relate to honesty? Miller explores what connects the many sides of honesty, including not lying, not stealing, not breaking promises, not misleading others, and not cheating. He argues that the honest person reliably does not intentionally distort the facts as she takes them to be. Miller then examines the empirical psychology of honesty. He takes up the question of whether most people are honest, dishonest, or somewhere in between. Drawing extensively on recent studies of cheating and lying, the model Miller articulates ultimately implies that most of us have a long way to go to reach an honest character. Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue provides both a richer understanding of what our character looks like, as well as what the goal of being an honest person actually involves. Miller then leaves it up to us to decide if we want to take steps to shrink the character gap between the two. Christian B. Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. He is currently the Director of the Honesty Project. He is the author of over 100 academic papers as well as four books, including Moral Character: An Empirical Theory (2013), Character and Moral Psychology (2014), The Character Gap: How Good Are We? (2017), and Moral Psychology (2021). He is a science contributor for Forbes, and his writings have also appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News, Slate, The Conversation, Newsweek, Aeon, and Christianity Today. Miller is the editor or co-editor of Essays in the Philosophy of Religion (OUP),Character: New Directions from Philosophy, Psychology, and Theology (OUP),Moral Psychology, Volume V: Virtue and Character (MIT Press), Integrity, Honesty, and Truth Seeking (OUP), and The Continuum Companion to Ethics (Continuum Press) Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter.

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BarbieHeimer Special Series - Barbie as a Souvenir of International Law: Emily Crawford and Jacqueline Mowbray

Release Date: 08/09/2023

Description: In this 'BarbieHeimer' special episode, we return to the plastic doll, to talk about materialism, symbolism and the souvenirs in international law.  Emily Crawford and Jacqueline Mowbray walk us through their Souvenirs in International Law exhibit and project; and where Barbie features in their exhibit, as well as introducing us to Doudou Louis, the Louis Vuitton UNICEF Bear. To submit your own international law souvenir:  @atthevanishingpoint on Instagram.Professor Emily Crawford is at the University of Sydney Law School, where she teaches and researches in international law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. She has published widely in the field of international humanitarian law, including three monographs (The Treatment of Combatants and Insurgents under the Law of Armed Conflict (OUP 2010), Identifying the Enemy: Civilian Participation in Hostilities (OUP 2015) and Non-Binding Norms in International Humanitarian Law: Efficacy, Legitimacy and Legality (OUP 2021)) and a textbook (International Humanitarian Law (with Alison Pert, 2nd edition, CUP 2020)). She is an associate of the Sydney Centre for International Law at the University of Sydney, and a co-editor of the Journal of International Humanitarian Studies.Associate Professor Jacqueline Mowbray also at the  University of Sydney Law School, is the external legal adviser to Australia's Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. Her work uses critical theory to explore the operation of international law, and focuses on international law and language policy, and economic, social and cultural rights. Her monograph Linguistic Justice: International Law and Language Policy was published by OUP in 2012. Her second monograph, The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Commentary, Cases, and Materials (co-authored with Saul and Kinley) was winner of the 2015 American Society of International Law Certificate of Merit. Additional Resources:Jessie Hohmann and Daniel Joyce (eds), International Law's Objects, OUP, 2018. Pierre Bourdieu, Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgment of Taste, HUP, 1987. Marcel Mauss, The Gift, Routledge, 1950.For Barbie about town, see @intlawbarbie on Twitter/X! 

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New Podcast: An Open Conversation

Release Date: 01/05/2021

Description: An Open Conversation is a show about bringing humanity back into the workplace. Each episode will tell the stories of business professionals tackling the trends, taboo, and tough topics that are faced on the job every day.

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Regulating AI and the limits of war - Simon Chesterman

Release Date: 06/29/2022

Description: In this episode, Damian Copeland interviews Professor Simon Chestermann about his new book, We the Robots: Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of War. They discuss what challenges exist in regulating autonomous weapons systems, as well as how states are currently approaching this problem.Professor Simon Chesterman is Dean and Provost’s Chair Professor of the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law and Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore. He is also Editor of the Asian Journal of International Law and Co-President of the Law Schools Global League.Professor Chesterman is the author or editor of twenty-one books, including We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law (CUP, 2021); Law and Practice of the United Nations (with Ian Johnstone and David M. Malone, OUP, 2016); One Nation Under Surveillance (OUP, 2011); You, the People (OUP, 2004); and Just War or Just Peace? (OUP, 2001). He is a recognized authority on international law, whose work has opened up new areas of research on conceptions of public authority – including the rules and institutions of global governance, state-building and post-conflict reconstruction, the changing role of intelligence agencies, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence and big data. Additional Resources:Simon Chestermann: We the Robots? 2022Hitoshi Nasu: Autonomous weapons and the lawKobi Liens: International Law Applicable to the Use of Nanotechnologies, 2022 

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Conversation In Conversation

Release Date: 04/30/2021

Authors: Ben T

Description: This is my podcast Search it.And like it

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An OPEN Conversation

Release Date: 11/03/2021

Authors: OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)

Description: Created by The Obesity Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) a partnership programme initiated and supported by Novo Nordisk, this podcast will go beyond the stats to explore the causes and impact of obesity, and the big questions surrounding obesity policy, prevention and care. Hear from researchers, healthcare professionals and people living with obesity from across the globe as they share their thoughts, insights and experiences. So, subscribe, rate and review the podcast and share to join the conversation. An OPEN conversation podcast: let’s talk about obesity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An Open Conversation

Release Date: 03/27/2021

Authors: Infinite Bits Of Life

Description: Namaste, Hello and Greetings, welcome to musings, wonderings and wonders of a young mind who is still finding it's footing in the world. I love to talk and I love to listen. Come have a conversation with me:)

Explicit: No

An Uncommon Conversation

Release Date: 04/13/2021

Authors: Gesah

Description: Two women (one Caucasian and one Afro-Caribbean-American) chat periodically about their observations, opinions and feelings regarding race in America. The good, the bad, the 2020!!!

Explicit: No

An Awkward Conversation

Release Date: 08/17/2020

Authors: Logan Neuschaefer

Description: A podcast where famous writer-director Logan Neuschaefer has chill conversations with his friends while, unsuccessfully, trying not to be awkward.

Explicit: No

An AB Conversation

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: An AB Conversation

Description: Ever been kicked out of an AB conversation from some little snot in grade school? Or were you that little snot? Either way, meet your new besties Amy and Brooklynn. They're two girls from Kansas City who wanted more of an excuse to spend time sharing stupid stores, witty banter, pseudo scientific philosophies, and occasionally poignant insights. It's An AB Conversation. C you there!

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An Organic Conversation

Release Date: 08/24/2020

Authors: An Organic Conversation

Description: An Organic Conversation is a weekly podcast and national radio show inspiring health, sustainability, and mindfulness featuring iterviews with authors, filmmakers, non-profits, and changemakers. Hosted by Ecologist and Organic Food Advocate Helge Hellberg.An Organic Conversation covers topics on food and nutrition, health and wellness, organic gardening, parenting and healthy kids, natural pets, green homes, eco-travel, environmental news, advocacy, inspiration, and personal growth. It is listened to in over 100 countries, continuously ranks in the Top 10 Health Podcasts*, and was rated as the #1 Green Food Show in the U.S.An Organic Conversation - Your show on everything that makes life worth living.

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In Conversation

Release Date: 04/27/2021

Authors: 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

Description: In Conversation is brought to you by 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. In each episode, Simon Moore speaks to a figure in our artistic landscape, delving into all the detailed and interesting facets of their life, from the trivial to the profound. Our guest also introduces some musical extracts that are meaningful to them.

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In conversation

Release Date: 04/27/2021

Authors: NAKOPE (nomadchictv)

Description: This channel addresses stories and issues that we face on a day to day basis, conversation that we need to have and some tea that may make your day!

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In Conversation

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: The Swarovski Foundation

Description: Conceived and hosted by Nadja Swarovski, Chair of the Swarovski Foundation, the "In Conversation" series aims to encourage a debate around human rights, increasing inequalities and sustainable development across the creative industries.

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In Conversation

Release Date: 04/29/2021

Authors: Saurav Karna

Description: I talk to my guest about their life stories.

Explicit: No