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When It Comes to Political Thought, Michael Buckley's New Book Argues for Sense and Sensibility
December 8, 2025
Associate Professor of Philosophy Michael Buckley is celebrating the release of his new book, Political Authority: The Paradox and Promise of Constructivism in Politics. The book offers a fresh approach to understanding political power in terms of its moral foundations, and addresses a fundamental question: How can political principles be created through human deliberation, yet still carry objective authority? Buckley argues that a constructivist approach to political analysis—one that is pragmatic, sensitive to context, and can accommodate differences—best serves a contemporary, pluralistic society.
Learn more about the book here.