Tell Me Your Story, and Then I'll Listen to Your Argument: Political Rhetoric in Times of Distrust

Participants

• Prof. James Murphy, Professor of Government at Dartmouth College
• Prof. Ferenc Hörcher, Political Philosopher, Historian of Political Thought and Philosopher of Art

Description

Ordinary people have always discussed politics by telling stories, but most liberal political theorists since John Rawls and Jurgen Habermas have insisted that political discussion take the form of the exchange of reasons, that is, arguments.

Date: 24 May 2023, 5.30 p.m.

Venue: Lónyay-Hatvany Villa - 1. Csónak str., 1015 Budapest

Participation in the event is free, but registration is required, which can be done by email at events@danubeinstitute.hu or by clicking on the R.S.V.P. button.