James Jardine
@james-jardine.bsky.social
Philosopher, dormant socialist, a 'unity of multifarious motivations based upon multifarious presuppositions'
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James Jardine
@james-jardine.bsky.social
· May 16
The Empathetic Emotions in the History of Philosophy
Abstract. This volume is concerned with theories of emotions that can be described as empathetic ones, either because they presuppose the human capacity fo
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So excited to see this volume now out: an exceptional group of philosophers scrutinising a wide array of historical figures on the empathetic emotions, very adeptly edited by Keith Ansell-Pearson & David James. My chapter looks at Husserl and Stein's work on empathy(1/3)
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This will de facto break down along racialised lines as much as class lines. And let's not pretend that isn't largely the point, whatever ministers tell the country, and indeed themselves.
Shabana Mahmood's Indefinite Leave To Remain Culture War
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
3 years - if you're earning £125k+
15 years - if you're e.g. a nurse, or a teacher
Labour's two tier system which rewards high earners and insults those who work just as hard but don't earn as much - really sad to see Labour fall
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This will de facto break down along racialised lines as much as class lines. And let's not pretend that isn't largely the point, whatever ministers tell the country, and indeed themselves.
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A few days ago Starmer & Mahmoud were trying to justify their fascistic refugee policy with reference to Denmark's Social Democratic Party.
Yesterday the Danish SD Party did SO BADLY in the Copenhagen local elections that it lost control of the capital for the 1st time since 1903.
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Yesterday the Danish SD Party did SO BADLY in the Copenhagen local elections that it lost control of the capital for the 1st time since 1903.
archive.is/QnDke
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A few days ago Starmer & Mahmoud were trying to justify their fascistic refugee policy with reference to Denmark's Social Democratic Party.
Yesterday the Danish SD Party did SO BADLY in the Copenhagen local elections that it lost control of the capital for the 1st time since 1903.
archive.is/QnDke
Yesterday the Danish SD Party did SO BADLY in the Copenhagen local elections that it lost control of the capital for the 1st time since 1903.
archive.is/QnDke
As UK Labour drag themselves unimaginably far into the gutter by apeing the very worst aspects of Danish politics, I'm feeling all the more enthused to cast my vote for Enhedslisten (Red-Green Alliance) in the elections in Denmark today
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As UK Labour drag themselves unimaginably far into the gutter by apeing the very worst aspects of Danish politics, I'm feeling all the more enthused to cast my vote for Enhedslisten (Red-Green Alliance) in the elections in Denmark today
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The UK outright engaged in stationary banditry, stealing from the poor to give to the rich, all in order to appease the most petty xenophobe bigots on earth. And I feel sure it won't even work on the Home Secretary's terms, ultimately all this will strengthen not weaken Reform.
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The UK outright engaged in stationary banditry, stealing from the poor to give to the rich, all in order to appease the most petty xenophobe bigots on earth. And I feel sure it won't even work on the Home Secretary's terms, ultimately all this will strengthen not weaken Reform.
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An absolute 🤯 at every level
November 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
An absolute 🤯 at every level
"Palestinians live with two omnipresent forms of violence: Israeli violence directly inflicted upon our bodies, land and society, and western violence, where only our erasure prompts the world to notice us and see our humanity – but only barely." www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
A ‘magic pill’ made Israeli violence invisible. We need to stop swallowing it | Diana Buttu
For years, I pressed Palestinian interests in peace talks. The response to Trump’s plan proves the international community hasn’t learned from catastrophe
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October 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
"Palestinians live with two omnipresent forms of violence: Israeli violence directly inflicted upon our bodies, land and society, and western violence, where only our erasure prompts the world to notice us and see our humanity – but only barely." www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Developing story, but my current view (subject to change as we learn more): 🧵Trump wanted Hamas to accept his proposal, but Israel wanted them to reject it. Israel pushed for conditions that would make a Hamas rejection more likely. But that gambit has failed.
www.axios.com/2025/10/03/h...
www.axios.com/2025/10/03/h...
Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas responds to peace plan
Hamas' response is, essentially, "yes, but."
www.axios.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Developing story, but my current view (subject to change as we learn more): 🧵Trump wanted Hamas to accept his proposal, but Israel wanted them to reject it. Israel pushed for conditions that would make a Hamas rejection more likely. But that gambit has failed.
www.axios.com/2025/10/03/h...
www.axios.com/2025/10/03/h...
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“We knew the Irish would stand with us,” - Max Levitas (102)
www.irishtimes.com/culture/heri... #CableStreet
www.irishtimes.com/culture/heri... #CableStreet
October 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
“We knew the Irish would stand with us,” - Max Levitas (102)
www.irishtimes.com/culture/heri... #CableStreet
www.irishtimes.com/culture/heri... #CableStreet
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Happy Cable Street Day to all who celebrate. Comes earlier every year these days doesn't it
Cable Street battle, Jewish London East End #OnThisDay 4 Oct 1936 with banner explicitly adapting antifascist slogan of defence of Madrid "NO PASARÁN." They shall not pass. Remember Olympia refers to 1934 British Union of Fascists meeting where they set on antifascist protesters
October 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Happy Cable Street Day to all who celebrate. Comes earlier every year these days doesn't it
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What was as striking (pardon the pun) as the strike itself was how enthusiastic and chill all the inconvenienced people seemed to be. I got where I needed to go about five hours later than scheduled. Everyone I spoke to along the way said the delays were worth it.
Hi from northern Italy where all the trains are canceled or very delayed. Free Palestine!
October 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
What was as striking (pardon the pun) as the strike itself was how enthusiastic and chill all the inconvenienced people seemed to be. I got where I needed to go about five hours later than scheduled. Everyone I spoke to along the way said the delays were worth it.
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With a new-found emphasis on melody to the fore, the Slovenian trio triumphantly capture the sense of music evolving even as it’s played
Širom’s In The Wind Of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is tQ's Album of the Week
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Širom’s In The Wind Of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is tQ's Album of the Week
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October 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
With a new-found emphasis on melody to the fore, the Slovenian trio triumphantly capture the sense of music evolving even as it’s played
Širom’s In The Wind Of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is tQ's Album of the Week
buff.ly/XJ6CQ4E
Širom’s In The Wind Of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is tQ's Album of the Week
buff.ly/XJ6CQ4E
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Written ten years ago by @keithkahnharris.bsky.social, and is now sadly useful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If British Jews are attacked, respect our dignity – and keep your agendas to yourself | Keith Kahn-Harris
I dread the cacophony from right and left on how we should react to antisemitism. What’s important is supporting our survival as a community in the UK
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October 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Written ten years ago by @keithkahnharris.bsky.social, and is now sadly useful.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Horrific, what really else is there to say? Utterly contemptible and horrific.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack at Manchester synagogue - suspect shot by police
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says it's believed the suspect is dead, and that the immediate danger appears to be over.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Horrific, what really else is there to say? Utterly contemptible and horrific.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
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The problem here is the limitations of viewing "racism" as individual pathology rather than a structural historical force. Doing the former is to fall into a political trap that Reform will always win. Doing the latter implicates Labour too, as it should.
September 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The problem here is the limitations of viewing "racism" as individual pathology rather than a structural historical force. Doing the former is to fall into a political trap that Reform will always win. Doing the latter implicates Labour too, as it should.
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Dehumanisation as policy.
It ignores people's actual lives and experiences in favour of some sick idea that migrants are just resources to be used and discarded at will.
It is incredible how Labour has become, in practice, the most anti-immigration government in decades.
news.sky.com/story/shaban...
It ignores people's actual lives and experiences in favour of some sick idea that migrants are just resources to be used and discarded at will.
It is incredible how Labour has become, in practice, the most anti-immigration government in decades.
news.sky.com/story/shaban...
Shabana Mahmood vows law reforms to prove migrants 'contribute' to UK society
The home secretary signalled in her first major interview since taking over the reins that she believed migration "has been too high".
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September 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Dehumanisation as policy.
It ignores people's actual lives and experiences in favour of some sick idea that migrants are just resources to be used and discarded at will.
It is incredible how Labour has become, in practice, the most anti-immigration government in decades.
news.sky.com/story/shaban...
It ignores people's actual lives and experiences in favour of some sick idea that migrants are just resources to be used and discarded at will.
It is incredible how Labour has become, in practice, the most anti-immigration government in decades.
news.sky.com/story/shaban...
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Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'
Larry Ellison predicts rise of the modern surveillance state where ‘citizens will be on their best behavior’ | Fortune
Oracle's Larry Ellison believes citizens and police alike will be under constant surveillance of each other.
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September 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'
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This is beyond Trump’s now familiar scammy marketing of crypto, NFTs etc. He appears to have posted a deepfake AI video of himself legislating for human-body-regenerating “medbeds” – which don’t exist – though I don’t even think it’s his scam to profit from financially.
Trump tonight appears to have pushed the false "medbed" conspiracy theory, which has spread in the far-right internet over the years. www.yahoo.com/news/qanon-c...
September 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This is beyond Trump’s now familiar scammy marketing of crypto, NFTs etc. He appears to have posted a deepfake AI video of himself legislating for human-body-regenerating “medbeds” – which don’t exist – though I don’t even think it’s his scam to profit from financially.
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This, by @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social, is very good if very upsetting
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/09/tyne...
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/09/tyne...
Tyneside Totenkopf
Paralleling scenes across Britain, a summer of far-right phase shift culminated in a stand-off in Newcastle this weekend, as ‘stop the boats’ marchers were opposed by campaigners defending the North E...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This, by @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social, is very good if very upsetting
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/09/tyne...
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/09/tyne...
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given that this was online atheism, it shouldn’t be too surprising where online Free Speechism went
September 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
given that this was online atheism, it shouldn’t be too surprising where online Free Speechism went
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Pleased to see Morgan McSweeney continuing to demonstrate his political genius.
Brutal new MRP poll out today showing Reform at 311 and Labour support collapsing.
Worth reading steaming @financialtimes.com column on Starmer by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social
“Starmer can’t afford to wait for reckless Reform to implode”
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Worth reading steaming @financialtimes.com column on Starmer by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social
“Starmer can’t afford to wait for reckless Reform to implode”
on.ft.com/3VxxCaR
September 26, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Pleased to see Morgan McSweeney continuing to demonstrate his political genius.
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This is appalling as expected from a strategically, politically and ethically bankrupt Labour leadership
All Starmer offers is a slightly less extreme version of the far right which only ends up normalising its discourse, allowing it to set the agenda
All Starmer offers is a slightly less extreme version of the far right which only ends up normalising its discourse, allowing it to set the agenda
“The belief that uncontrolled legal migration was nothing but good news for an economy should never have been accepted on the Left,” writes Starmer “fighting” populism. What does even mean “uncontrolled” in the case of legal migration? www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/f9444c6...
The Left ignored immigration fears for too long. It’s time to give communities back control
Only a plan for patriotic national renewal led by Labour will counter the rise of the populist Right
www.telegraph.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
This is appalling as expected from a strategically, politically and ethically bankrupt Labour leadership
All Starmer offers is a slightly less extreme version of the far right which only ends up normalising its discourse, allowing it to set the agenda
All Starmer offers is a slightly less extreme version of the far right which only ends up normalising its discourse, allowing it to set the agenda
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There is no such thing as ‘illegal immigration’, there are people who overstay their visas, which prompted the Hostile Environment, which caused the Windrush scandal
September 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
There is no such thing as ‘illegal immigration’, there are people who overstay their visas, which prompted the Hostile Environment, which caused the Windrush scandal
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Excellent piece. Denmark 'serves as a warning that you cannot win over anti-immigration voters without simultaneously losing those who are pro-immigration. In a less flexible party system than the Danish one, this can be catastrophic'. 1/
'drawing lessons should be done with caution and involves pitfalls for British politicians'. We hear a lot about how the Social Democrats succeeded on immigration in Denmark?
But is it a model we should emulate? @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social explains. ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
But is it a model we should emulate? @kristinabsimonsen.bsky.social explains. ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
Denmark’s migration policy – an example to follow? - UK in a changing Europe
Kristina Bakkær Simonsen explains why countries feel they have something to learn from Denmark's strict migration policy, but argues that there are many key pitfalls.
ukandeu.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Excellent piece. Denmark 'serves as a warning that you cannot win over anti-immigration voters without simultaneously losing those who are pro-immigration. In a less flexible party system than the Danish one, this can be catastrophic'. 1/