Dr. Robert Talisse
Professor of Philosophy | Exploring Polarization and Civic Discourse
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Dr. Robert Talisse is a Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, where he specializes in political theory and the philosophy of democracy.
Talisse is the author of several acclaimed books, including 'A Pragmatist Philosophy of Democracy' and 'Overdoing Democracy. ' His research focuses on the causes and consequences of political polarization, offering insights on how to bridge divides and revitalize civic engagement.
With a background in both academic philosophy and public discourse, Talisse's keynotes provide audiences with fresh perspectives on the health of modern democracy.
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Why we need to put politics in its place
As our political landscape becomes more and more polarized and the fallout manifests itself across dining tables everywhere, philosopher Robert Talisse believes we need to take a big step back. In this provocative talk, he argues that there's a time and place for politics. "In order to do democracy well," he says, "we have to sometimes do things together that aren't about democracy."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxNashville 2018 | 2018 | 🇺🇸Nashville, United States |
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