Huub Brouwer
@huubbrouwer.bsky.social
Political philosopher and economist | assistant prof Tilburg University | philosophy of taxation, moral limits of markets | treasurer of AVV labor union and Dutch/Flemish Month of Philosophy |
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My review of Daniel Chandler's book 'Free & Equal: What Would a Fair Society Look Like?' has now been put online by the Journal of Moral Philosophy!
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
My review of Daniel Chandler's book 'Free & Equal: What Would a Fair Society Look Like?' has now been put online by the Journal of Moral Philosophy!
The Dutch Research School for Philosophy and Tilburg University philosophy department invite PhD students to register for participation in the summer school 'Ethics and Economics', in Rotterdam, from Monday the 22nd till Wednesday the 24th of June 2026.
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Ethics and Economics Summer School – ozsw
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October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The Dutch Research School for Philosophy and Tilburg University philosophy department invite PhD students to register for participation in the summer school 'Ethics and Economics', in Rotterdam, from Monday the 22nd till Wednesday the 24th of June 2026.
www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth...
www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth...
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Officially published today! Link in Alt Text.
(Fifth book with my name on (including new editions) published in the last two years, but who’s counting?)
(Fifth book with my name on (including new editions) published in the last two years, but who’s counting?)
October 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Officially published today! Link in Alt Text.
(Fifth book with my name on (including new editions) published in the last two years, but who’s counting?)
(Fifth book with my name on (including new editions) published in the last two years, but who’s counting?)
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🍂 ☀️ 📚 Deze winter bij @isvw.bsky.social: filosofie van democratie. Een weekend lang (12-14 december) denken we over democratie en haar heel diverse uitdagingen.
Met een geweldige line-up: o.a. Daan Roovers, Josette Daemen, Gijs van Oenen, Theo de Wit en Joris Backer. ⤵️
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Met een geweldige line-up: o.a. Daan Roovers, Josette Daemen, Gijs van Oenen, Theo de Wit en Joris Backer. ⤵️
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Filosofie van democratie – ISVW
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October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🍂 ☀️ 📚 Deze winter bij @isvw.bsky.social: filosofie van democratie. Een weekend lang (12-14 december) denken we over democratie en haar heel diverse uitdagingen.
Met een geweldige line-up: o.a. Daan Roovers, Josette Daemen, Gijs van Oenen, Theo de Wit en Joris Backer. ⤵️
isvw.nl/activiteit/f...
Met een geweldige line-up: o.a. Daan Roovers, Josette Daemen, Gijs van Oenen, Theo de Wit en Joris Backer. ⤵️
isvw.nl/activiteit/f...
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I am editing a Special Issue of *The Erasmus Journal of Philosophy and Economics* to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of The Wealth of Nations.
Confirmed Contributors:
Sam Fleischacker (UIC)
Maria Carrasco (Universidad de los Andes)
Please share.
www.ejpe.org/journal/anno...
Confirmed Contributors:
Sam Fleischacker (UIC)
Maria Carrasco (Universidad de los Andes)
Please share.
www.ejpe.org/journal/anno...
Special Issue: 250th Anniversary of The Wealth of Nations
| Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics
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September 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I am editing a Special Issue of *The Erasmus Journal of Philosophy and Economics* to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of The Wealth of Nations.
Confirmed Contributors:
Sam Fleischacker (UIC)
Maria Carrasco (Universidad de los Andes)
Please share.
www.ejpe.org/journal/anno...
Confirmed Contributors:
Sam Fleischacker (UIC)
Maria Carrasco (Universidad de los Andes)
Please share.
www.ejpe.org/journal/anno...
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Back in the Rawls mines today. Found this nice little bit on love in ToJ: 'In general, to love another means not only to be concerned for his wants and needs, but to affirm his sense of the worth of his own person.' (p.406). Love requires positive care & encouragement to foster self-respect.
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Back in the Rawls mines today. Found this nice little bit on love in ToJ: 'In general, to love another means not only to be concerned for his wants and needs, but to affirm his sense of the worth of his own person.' (p.406). Love requires positive care & encouragement to foster self-respect.
Just spotted a signed first edition of Nozick’s ‘Philosophical Explanations’ at an antiquarian bookstore. Yours for an astonishing 1.250 pounds. Makes you wonder what a signed edition of ‘Anarchy, State, and Utopia’ would cost.
August 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just spotted a signed first edition of Nozick’s ‘Philosophical Explanations’ at an antiquarian bookstore. Yours for an astonishing 1.250 pounds. Makes you wonder what a signed edition of ‘Anarchy, State, and Utopia’ would cost.
Canal parade, pride Amsterdam
August 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Canal parade, pride Amsterdam
Nog steeds krijgen zeven op de tien LHBTI’s in hun leven te maken met fysiek of verbaal geweld om wie ze zijn, in Nederland. Stem op 29 oktober voor de regenbooggemeenschap!
Stem op 29 oktober vóór de regenbooggemeenschap
Opinie: Stem op 29 oktober vóór de regenbooggemeenschap
De rechten van lhbti+ mensen staan wereldwijd onder druk. Ook in Nederland door de veranderende politieke verhoudingen in de afgelopen jaren, waarvan de gevolgen al voelbaar zijn.
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August 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Nog steeds krijgen zeven op de tien LHBTI’s in hun leven te maken met fysiek of verbaal geweld om wie ze zijn, in Nederland. Stem op 29 oktober voor de regenbooggemeenschap!
Do you want to learn more about great philosophers such as Chomsky, Nietzsche, and Quine? Check out these interviews by Bryan Magee, which are now available in podcast format: open.spotify.com/show/5oQJUKf...
The Great Philosophers by Bryan Magee
Podcast · Zachary Baker · The Great Philosophers with Bryan Magee is a BBC series originally broadcasted in 1987. Magee has enlightening and important philosophical conversations with some of the most...
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July 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Do you want to learn more about great philosophers such as Chomsky, Nietzsche, and Quine? Check out these interviews by Bryan Magee, which are now available in podcast format: open.spotify.com/show/5oQJUKf...
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Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social writes.
Rijker en gelijker? Laten we de roze bril afzetten en problemen oplossen, in plaats van te beweren dat het allemaal wel meevalt. Mijn reactie op een interview met Zweedse econoom Daniel Waldenström, in de Volkskrant. www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
Lezersreacties: ‘Rijker en gelijker? Laten we de roze bril afzetten en problemen oplossen’
De ongelijkheid tussen rijk en arm is niet zo’n groot probleem, aldus de Zweedse econoom Daniel Waldenström. De afgelopen 100 jaar zijn mensen in Westerse landen rijker en gelijker geworden. Volkskran...
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July 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Rijker en gelijker? Laten we de roze bril afzetten en problemen oplossen, in plaats van te beweren dat het allemaal wel meevalt. Mijn reactie op een interview met Zweedse econoom Daniel Waldenström, in de Volkskrant. www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
Niet panikeren, organiseren
July 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Niet panikeren, organiseren
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I'm very honoured with the awarding of the 2025 Stevin prize for my research. And I'm particularly pleased that this prize goes to a philosopher, as it recognizes that we not only do blue sky research, but also analyses that can make a difference to the world.
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Prof. Dr. Ingrid Robeyns | NWO
Is there a limit to how much wealth one person should be allowed to accumulate? Ingrid Robeyns believes there should be. She conducts research into inequality and is the founder of ‘limitarianism’. This is particularly relevant at a time when the wealth of the super-rich continues to increase. Limitarianism is a scientifically based worldview. It is an example of how the political philosopher Robeyns challenges thinking about justice, democracy and climate issues. She is receiving this year’s Stevin Prize in recognition of her achievements in knowledge utilisation.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I'm very honoured with the awarding of the 2025 Stevin prize for my research. And I'm particularly pleased that this prize goes to a philosopher, as it recognizes that we not only do blue sky research, but also analyses that can make a difference to the world.
www.nwo.nl/en/prof-dr-i...
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We're hiring! I'll be co-supervising a PhD at Utrecht University on the global governance of socially disruptive technologies. Political philosophy/ethics project focused on legitimacy & good governance.
More info: edu.nl/9admd
Deadline: June 3, 2025 (apologies for the short notice!)
More info: edu.nl/9admd
Deadline: June 3, 2025 (apologies for the short notice!)
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May 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We're hiring! I'll be co-supervising a PhD at Utrecht University on the global governance of socially disruptive technologies. Political philosophy/ethics project focused on legitimacy & good governance.
More info: edu.nl/9admd
Deadline: June 3, 2025 (apologies for the short notice!)
More info: edu.nl/9admd
Deadline: June 3, 2025 (apologies for the short notice!)
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We're hiring!
Two tenure-track openings for Assistant Professors in Political Science or International Relations.
Sharing = 🙏❤️
www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/20...
Two tenure-track openings for Assistant Professors in Political Science or International Relations.
Sharing = 🙏❤️
www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/20...
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Assistant Professor of Political ScienceThe Institute of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Leiden University is currently looking for at least two (2) assistant professors in Poli...
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May 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're hiring!
Two tenure-track openings for Assistant Professors in Political Science or International Relations.
Sharing = 🙏❤️
www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/20...
Two tenure-track openings for Assistant Professors in Political Science or International Relations.
Sharing = 🙏❤️
www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/20...
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Pluralizing Political Philosophy (ed Ingrid Robeyns) online book-launch with @lisamherzog.bsky.social, @serenekhader.bsky.social @kwatene.bsky.social and @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
June 4th BST 20.00: Register here.
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June 4th BST 20.00: Register here.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Pluralizing Political Philosophy (ed Ingrid Robeyns) online book-launch with @lisamherzog.bsky.social, @serenekhader.bsky.social @kwatene.bsky.social and @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social
June 4th BST 20.00: Register here.
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June 4th BST 20.00: Register here.
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Are Western countries richer and more equal today than they were a century ago? And should Piketty's influential analysis of wealth inequality be nuanced? What kind of policy measures are required to ensure broad prosperity? [1/6]
May 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Are Western countries richer and more equal today than they were a century ago? And should Piketty's influential analysis of wealth inequality be nuanced? What kind of policy measures are required to ensure broad prosperity? [1/6]
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Political theory/philosophy job in our Department!
Deadline 26 May.
Happy to answer questions by email.
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Deadline 26 May.
Happy to answer questions by email.
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Vacancy — Assistant Professor in Political Theory
The Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Theory. The successful candidate will conduct research in any area of polit...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Political theory/philosophy job in our Department!
Deadline 26 May.
Happy to answer questions by email.
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Deadline 26 May.
Happy to answer questions by email.
werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Today we strike in Tilburg against the budget cuts on higher education that were approved by the Senate on Tuesday. #stopthecuts #doehetniet
April 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today we strike in Tilburg against the budget cuts on higher education that were approved by the Senate on Tuesday. #stopthecuts #doehetniet
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This Thursday (April 10) #TilburgUniversity is going on strike. We protest against exorbitant budget cuts that only serve to dismantle higher education.
Hope to see all of my Tilburg friends at the protest! Btw, I’m giving a talk on Nancy Fraser and cannibal capitalism at 10 at the 013 pop podium👇
Hope to see all of my Tilburg friends at the protest! Btw, I’m giving a talk on Nancy Fraser and cannibal capitalism at 10 at the 013 pop podium👇
April 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This Thursday (April 10) #TilburgUniversity is going on strike. We protest against exorbitant budget cuts that only serve to dismantle higher education.
Hope to see all of my Tilburg friends at the protest! Btw, I’m giving a talk on Nancy Fraser and cannibal capitalism at 10 at the 013 pop podium👇
Hope to see all of my Tilburg friends at the protest! Btw, I’m giving a talk on Nancy Fraser and cannibal capitalism at 10 at the 013 pop podium👇
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An emotional day - I can announce I'll be the first director of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience at the LSE, supported by a £4m grant from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. Our mission: to develop better policies, laws and ways of caring for animals. (1/2)
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LSE announces new centre to study animal sentience
The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience at LSE will develop new approaches to studying the feelings of other animals scientifically.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
An emotional day - I can announce I'll be the first director of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience at the LSE, supported by a £4m grant from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. Our mission: to develop better policies, laws and ways of caring for animals. (1/2)
www.lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-...
www.lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-...
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Really pleased to have a short profile in the Dutch national newspaper NRC today on my work on virtual reality - part of their Young Researcher series
#PhilosophyMatters
#PhilosophyMatters
March 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Really pleased to have a short profile in the Dutch national newspaper NRC today on my work on virtual reality - part of their Young Researcher series
#PhilosophyMatters
#PhilosophyMatters