Lectures on Thomas Nagel's Equality and Partiality, taught by Javad Heydari

Lectures on the book "Equality and Partiality" by Thomas Nagel, taught by Javad Heydari, were held in 9 sessions by the New Perspective Circle (Clubhouse environment).

Thomas Nagel presents a brilliant formulation of the central problem of politics: How can we live together in a shared world, while our interests and values drive us into conflict with one another?

In this book, he proposes two types of politics:

The first is egalitarian and altruistic politics, which is aimed at reducing human pain and suffering. Advocates of such a politics are neutral among various values (different conceptions of the good life).

The second is partial and self-interested politics, which is aimed at increasing power to secure personal or group interests. Advocates of such a politics defend their personal and group values without consideration for others.

Nagel says the first solution—that is, equality—is an ideal solution that has often been absent in the political world but has always been moral. The second solution—that is, partiality—is a realistic solution that has always prevailed in the political world but has also always been immoral. That said, Nagel's main concern is whether it is possible to combine reasonable partiality, which is not immoral, with reasonable egalitarianism, which is not utopian?

In the view of critics, Equality and Partiality is one of the most profound and important books ever published in the field of political theory.

May - June 2024

Ordibehesht - Khordad 1403

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Audio of Session One

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

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Audio of Session Two

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

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Audio of Session Three

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

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Audio of Session Four

Tuesday, 3 June 2024

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Audio of Session Five

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

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Audio of Session Six

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

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Audio of Session Seven

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Audio of Session Eight

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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Audio of Session Nine

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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Book: Equality and Partiality

Author: Thomas Nagel

Translator: Javad Heydari

Edition: First Printing

Publication Date: 2020

Number of Pages: 350

ISBN: 978-600-490-082-9

Publisher: Farhang-e Nashr-e Now

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