Why we need to put politics in its place

Dr. Robert B. Talisse is a political philosopher based in Nashville, TN. He earned his PhD in Philosophy at the City University of New York, and currently is W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Political Science, and Chairperson of the Philosophy Department at Vanderbilt University. Author of over 100 scholarly articles and dozens of books, Talisse specializes in philosophical questions concerning democracy. Specifically, he writes about the problem of sustaining a civil democratic order among citizens who are divided over fundamental moral commitments. This is the topic of his 2009 book, "Democracy and Moral Conflict," and his co-authored work, "Why We Argue (And How We Should)." He has lectured at universities around the world, including Oxford University, The Collège de France, The University of Copenhagen, and Princeton University, among many others. In addition, Talisse hosts two popular podcasts. He is currently writing the book "Putting Politics in its Place."