In this episode of Democracy: Differently, host Keith Hyams and Jo Wolff delve into the cultural foundations of democracy, examining how norms such as mutual respect, the legitimacy of opposition, and civic empathy are essential for a resilient democratic society. Jonathan Wolff is the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, is a political philosopher whose work bridges theory and practice, focusing on how concepts like equality, ethics, and civic responsibility shape democratic life.New episodes every two weeks!For more information on the episode and podcast visit our website https://democracydifferently.org
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