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Every book Stephanie Slade recommended on podcasts
Stephanie Slade appeared on The Ezra Klein Show in October 2023 for a discussion exploring the new right. As an insightful commentator on political thought and modern conservatism, Slade offered listeners a diverse and intellectually engaging trio of book recommendations that span libertarian political theory, philosophical reflections on authenticity, and monumental classic fiction. First, she recommended Radicals for Capitalism by her Reason magazine colleague Brian Doherty, highlighting it as an essential text for those interested in the history and ideas of the libertarian movement. Moving from economic and political history to theoretical philosophy, Slade then recommended The Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor. She praised this short work of political theory as a stellar model for rigorous intellectual engagement and the careful working through of complex ideas. Finally, revealing her strong personal passion for fiction and especially massive literary works, Slade recommended Leo Tolstoy's classic novel War and Peace, identifying it as one of her favorite novels of all time. Together, these selections illustrate Slade's broad intellectual curiosity, moving effortlessly from contemporary political movements and political philosophy to timeless masterworks of world literature.
Books recommended by Stephanie Slade
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War and Peace
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a sweeping historical epic that chronicles the lives of several aristocratic families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.
Recommended“and then because I'm a huge fiction reader and I especially love big books of fiction I would recommend one of my favorite novels of all time which is War and Peace”
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Radicals for Capitalism
Radicals for Capitalism is a comprehensive history of the libertarian movement written by Brian Doherty.
Recommended“I would recommend the book radicals for capitalism by my reason magazine colleague Brian Doherty”
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The ethics of authenticity
The Ethics of Authenticity is a concise work of political theory by philosopher Charles Taylor that examines the modern quest for identity and meaning.
Recommended“Charles Taylor's the ethics of authenticity is a short work of political theory that I really love because it is the model of the kind of thinking through of ideas”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Meet the ‘Angry, Aggrieved’ New Right | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-10-03 | 4 |