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03 September, 2020

Hobbesianische Theorien des Sozialvertrags

Aufklärung und Kritik, 69, 93-104 Abstract Auch Dr. Vuko Andrić befasst sich in "Hobbesianische Theorien des Sozialvertrags" mit dem Verhältnis von Politik und Philosophie. Er weist nach, dass Hobbes’ T

Type of publication: Journal articles | Andric, Vuko
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06 April, 2022

The nature and dangers of conspiracy theories

(This is a closed workshop) Program: Karen Douglas, 10.00-11.15, “The psychology of conspiracy theories”. Daniel Cohnitz, 11.15-12.30, “Conspiracy Theory Reconsidered: Generalism vs Particularism” Sandwic

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13 October, 2023
Claim-based distributive theories

Claim-based distributive theories

The overarching purpose of this project is to present a framework for claim-based distributive theories. Since scarcity is a ubiquitous societal problem, the project has wide-reaching relevance for society.

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29 October, 2009

Analytical sociology and theories of the middle range

Pp. 25–47 in P. Hedström and P. Bearman (Eds.) The Oxford Handbook of Analytical Sociology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Type of publication: Chapters | Peter Hedström, Lars Udehn
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31 August, 2018

Daniel Cohnitz: Trust no one? The (social) epistemological consequences of belief in conspiracy theories

Daniel Cohnitz, Professor of Theoretical Philosophy, Utrecht University. Abstract Conspiracy theorists are typically skeptical about the trustworthiness of central governmental institutions. Some philos

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09 July, 2019

Democratic legitimacy does not require constitutional referendum. On ‘the constitution’ in theories of constituent power

European Constitutional Law Review, Volume 14, Issue 3, pp. 567-583, doi.org/10.1017/S1574019618000287 Abstract Constitutional referendum – Popular sovereignty – Constituent power – Democratic legitimac

Type of publication: Journal articles | Beckman, Ludvig
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16 April, 2019

Weak support for a U-shaped pattern between societal gender equality and fertility when comparing societies across time

Demographic Research, Volume 40 - Article 2, p. 27–48. Abstract Background:A number of recent theories in demography suggest a U-shaped relationship between gender equality and fertility. Fertility is t

Type of publication: Journal articles | Kolk, Martin
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14 June, 2023

Anna Stilz: Climate displacement and territorial justice

Plats: Institutet för framtidsstudier, Holländargatan 13 in Stockholm, or online OBS! This seminar is part of a workshop and therefor takes place on a different weekday and time than usual. Research semi

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09 April, 2019

Extended Preferences and Interpersonal Comparisons of Well‐being

Philosophy and Phenomenological Research. Published online 7 November 2016. doi.org/10.1111/phpr.12334 Abstract An important objection to preference‐satisfaction theories of well‐being is that these the

Type of publication: Journal articles | Greaves, Hilary , & Harvey Lederman
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30 March, 2020

Three Mistakes in the Moral Reasoning About the Covid-19 Pandemic

Orri Stefánsson, philosopher at the Institute for Futures Studies and decision theorist, dissects the moral reasoning about the Covid-19 pandemic. (This text is part of the Institute for Futures Studie)

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