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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The version I submitted to JMP can be read here: repository.tilburguniversity.edu/server/api/c....
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October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The version I submitted to JMP can be read here: repository.tilburguniversity.edu/server/api/c....
In the review I say that I'll use the book in teaching. I have by now and think it works really well. So: read it and discuss it with students!
My review is here: doi.org/10.1163/1745... (paywalled).
My review is here: doi.org/10.1163/1745... (paywalled).
doi.org
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In the review I say that I'll use the book in teaching. I have by now and think it works really well. So: read it and discuss it with students!
My review is here: doi.org/10.1163/1745... (paywalled).
My review is here: doi.org/10.1163/1745... (paywalled).
I think the book is a nice example of what Quassim Cassam has termed “liberation philosophy” in his presidential address at the Aristotelian society meeting in 2024: a type of philosophy that “seeks to contribute to the liberation of the oppressed and to the creation of a more just society”.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I think the book is a nice example of what Quassim Cassam has termed “liberation philosophy” in his presidential address at the Aristotelian society meeting in 2024: a type of philosophy that “seeks to contribute to the liberation of the oppressed and to the creation of a more just society”.
and a host of measures to stimulate worker cooperatives.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
and a host of measures to stimulate worker cooperatives.
In chapter 8, Chandler argues that work should be democratized by strengthening basic employment rights, co-management of companies through works councils and employee representation in the board of directors, mandatory employee share-ownership and profit-sharing arrangements,
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In chapter 8, Chandler argues that work should be democratized by strengthening basic employment rights, co-management of companies through works councils and employee representation in the board of directors, mandatory employee share-ownership and profit-sharing arrangements,
highly progressive income and inheritance taxation, and an annual wealth tax paid only by the wealthiest 1 percent.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
highly progressive income and inheritance taxation, and an annual wealth tax paid only by the wealthiest 1 percent.
In chapter 7, he argues that we should preserve and share our prosperity better through carbon taxes on individual emissions, a universal basic income (UBI), a higher minimum wage, stronger unions, a sovereign wealth fund, increases in tax revenue to 45-50 percent of GDP,
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In chapter 7, he argues that we should preserve and share our prosperity better through carbon taxes on individual emissions, a universal basic income (UBI), a higher minimum wage, stronger unions, a sovereign wealth fund, increases in tax revenue to 45-50 percent of GDP,
In chapter 6, Chandler advocates stimulating substantive equality of opportunity through a universal legal entitlement to early-years education, banning fee-paying primary and high schools, mandatory disclosure of gender and racial pay gaps in organizations, and gender-neutral parental leave.
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In chapter 6, Chandler advocates stimulating substantive equality of opportunity through a universal legal entitlement to early-years education, banning fee-paying primary and high schools, mandatory disclosure of gender and racial pay gaps in organizations, and gender-neutral parental leave.
I highly recommend the book. It does a nice job explaining Rawls' theory of justice and advocating a Rawlsian policy agenda. Just to give a sense of the type of policies he discusses:
October 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I highly recommend the book. It does a nice job explaining Rawls' theory of justice and advocating a Rawlsian policy agenda. Just to give a sense of the type of policies he discusses:
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October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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More information and applying:
The full program of the course can be found here: www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth.... It is also possible to register there. Registrations will be processed on a rolling basis. The registration deadline is 31 March 2026. The maximum number of participants is 30.
The full program of the course can be found here: www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth.... It is also possible to register there. Registrations will be processed on a rolling basis. The registration deadline is 31 March 2026. The maximum number of participants is 30.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
More information and applying:
The full program of the course can be found here: www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth.... It is also possible to register there. Registrations will be processed on a rolling basis. The registration deadline is 31 March 2026. The maximum number of participants is 30.
The full program of the course can be found here: www.ozsw.nl/activity/eth.... It is also possible to register there. Registrations will be processed on a rolling basis. The registration deadline is 31 March 2026. The maximum number of participants is 30.
These rates include lunches, dinners, and catering during the school. The school is subsidized by the Dutch Research School for Philosophy and Huub Brouwer's Veni grant on Philosophy of Taxation.
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
These rates include lunches, dinners, and catering during the school. The school is subsidized by the Dutch Research School for Philosophy and Huub Brouwer's Veni grant on Philosophy of Taxation.
Costs: There are two options for participating in the Summer School:
1. Full school: 300 Euros for OZSW members, 350 Euros for non-members.
2. One day participation: 115 Euros for OZSW members, 130 Euros for non-OZSW members.
1. Full school: 300 Euros for OZSW members, 350 Euros for non-members.
2. One day participation: 115 Euros for OZSW members, 130 Euros for non-OZSW members.
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Costs: There are two options for participating in the Summer School:
1. Full school: 300 Euros for OZSW members, 350 Euros for non-members.
2. One day participation: 115 Euros for OZSW members, 130 Euros for non-OZSW members.
1. Full school: 300 Euros for OZSW members, 350 Euros for non-members.
2. One day participation: 115 Euros for OZSW members, 130 Euros for non-OZSW members.
Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam campus
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam campus
Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen)
Kian Mintz Woo (University College Cork)
Julie Rose (Dartmouth College)
Bruno Verbeek (Leiden University)
Nicholas Vrousalis (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Kian Mintz Woo (University College Cork)
Julie Rose (Dartmouth College)
Bruno Verbeek (Leiden University)
Nicholas Vrousalis (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen)
Kian Mintz Woo (University College Cork)
Julie Rose (Dartmouth College)
Bruno Verbeek (Leiden University)
Nicholas Vrousalis (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Kian Mintz Woo (University College Cork)
Julie Rose (Dartmouth College)
Bruno Verbeek (Leiden University)
Nicholas Vrousalis (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Confirmed speakers:
Constanze Binder (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Jamie Draper (Utrecht University)
Yvette Drissen (Tilburg University)
Anca Gheaus (Central European University)
Daniel Halliday (University of Melbourne)
Joseph Heath (University of Toronto)
Constanze Binder (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Jamie Draper (Utrecht University)
Yvette Drissen (Tilburg University)
Anca Gheaus (Central European University)
Daniel Halliday (University of Melbourne)
Joseph Heath (University of Toronto)
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Confirmed speakers:
Constanze Binder (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Jamie Draper (Utrecht University)
Yvette Drissen (Tilburg University)
Anca Gheaus (Central European University)
Daniel Halliday (University of Melbourne)
Joseph Heath (University of Toronto)
Constanze Binder (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Jamie Draper (Utrecht University)
Yvette Drissen (Tilburg University)
Anca Gheaus (Central European University)
Daniel Halliday (University of Melbourne)
Joseph Heath (University of Toronto)
The aim of this summer school is to bring together graduate students and recently completed PhDs working on economic ethics and take a deep dive into philosophical debates about climate change, labor markets, and taxation, with some of the leading researchers on these issues.
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The aim of this summer school is to bring together graduate students and recently completed PhDs working on economic ethics and take a deep dive into philosophical debates about climate change, labor markets, and taxation, with some of the leading researchers on these issues.
What is the value of economic growth? What are the moral harms and benefits of (labor) market competition?
Questions at the intersection of ethics and economics are hotly debated both in academic philosophy and in public policy circles.
Questions at the intersection of ethics and economics are hotly debated both in academic philosophy and in public policy circles.
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
What is the value of economic growth? What are the moral harms and benefits of (labor) market competition?
Questions at the intersection of ethics and economics are hotly debated both in academic philosophy and in public policy circles.
Questions at the intersection of ethics and economics are hotly debated both in academic philosophy and in public policy circles.
Topic: In what ways can economic inequality undermine the proper functioning of democracy? Are carbon taxes morally desirable, also in non-ideal circumstances? How can industrial policy be designed to respect, or even further, egalitarian goals?
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Topic: In what ways can economic inequality undermine the proper functioning of democracy? Are carbon taxes morally desirable, also in non-ideal circumstances? How can industrial policy be designed to respect, or even further, egalitarian goals?
The workshop is funded by my Dutch Research Council project on philosophy of taxation (VI.Veni.221F.045).
September 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The workshop is funded by my Dutch Research Council project on philosophy of taxation (VI.Veni.221F.045).
Topics include, but are not limited to, land value taxes, carbon taxes, taxes on AI and robotization, novel forms of wealth taxes on individuals and corporations, special taxes on ultra-high net worth individuals, and novel forms of inheritance taxes.
September 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Topics include, but are not limited to, land value taxes, carbon taxes, taxes on AI and robotization, novel forms of wealth taxes on individuals and corporations, special taxes on ultra-high net worth individuals, and novel forms of inheritance taxes.