The Figure of Socrates and its Significance for Liberal Education in Asia
The question of how the Western ideal of liberal education fits with Asian cultures is longstanding.[1][2] Our present time is one characterized by an opening up between…
James Madison to Donald Trump: “You’re Fired!”
The Tragic Flaw of the Rule of Law[1] The events of January 6, 2021, on Capitol Hill evoke Hegel’s famous phrase that the Owl of Minerva flies…
Rioters Storming the United States Capitol: A Wodehousian Putsch Against the Madisonian Constitution
Please see John von Heyking's interview about rioters storming the U.S. Capitol. It is available here.
Eric Voegelin Society 2021 Mini-Conference Final Program
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Zoom ID: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/96881593776 Participation requires a password that will be publicized a few days before the meeting primarily via email to [email protected] Please…
Our List of Christmas Holiday Readings and Books of the Year for 2020
Voegelinview 2020 Christmas Reading List Brought to you by the friends of and contributors to Voegelinview! Tilo Schabert (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg) I propose two novels of…
Frederick “Fritz” Wagner: An Appreciation (John von Heyking)
The editors of Voegelinview wish to pay tribute to the founding editor of our journal, Mr. Frederick “Fritz” Wagner. Few people have been more instrumental over the…
Eric Voegelin Society 2021 Mini-Conference Preliminary Program!
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Zoom ID: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/96881593776 Participation requires a password that will be publicized a few days before the meeting via email to [email protected] If you…
Final Call for 2020 Christmas Readings
In preparation for our annual List of Christmas Holiday Readings and Books of the Year for 2019, please email your suggestions to John von Heyking at [email protected]…
Final Reminder for Call of Papers
Eric Voegelin Society 2021 Mini-Conference (January 3-4, 2021) The Eric Voegelin Society will hold a mini-conference online on January 3—4, 2021, and will run as two…
Invitation to 2020 Christmas Readings List
In preparation for our annual List of Christmas Holiday Readings and Books of the Year for 2019, please email your suggestions to John von Heyking at [email protected]…
Eric Voegelin Society 2021 Mini-Conference (January 3-4, 2021)
The Eric Voegelin Society will hold a mini-conference online on January 3—4, 2021, and will run as two half-day events. January 3 also marks Voegelin’s birthday. The…
Call for 2020 Christmas Readings
In preparation for our annual List of Christmas Holiday Readings and Books of the Year for 2019, please email your suggestions to John von Heyking at [email protected]…
1000 Ways – #12 John Von Heyking
Please see John von Heyking's conversation with Allan Friesen on “1000 Ways" about pandemics, civility, free speech, friendship, and other things. It is available here.
Introduction the Subfields of Political Science: Big Questions for Contemporary Politics
The general goal of my Introduction to Political Studies class is for students to develop the capacity to think critically and insightfully about political reality. Thus, they…
Introduction the Subfields of Political Science: Comparative Politics
The fourth and final subfield I cover in my Introduction to Political Studies class is Comparative Politics. This subfield is the most problematic and difficult for two…
