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Is The Project of Democracy Fundamentally About Power Sharing?
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Is The Project of Democracy Fundamentally About Power Sharing?

Harvard Political scientist Danielle Allen discusses the role of power, agency, and religious identities in reinvigorating American democracy.

Voices of Interfaith America · Danielle Allen, Silma Suba, Johanna Zorn, Eboo Patel, Keisha TK Dutes, Manny Faces

November 7, 202339m 37s

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Show Notes

Danielle Allen is a political scientist, professor, and director of the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. Allen explains the Declaration of Independence's error about democracy, how she navigates a cluttered world of power, and the opportunities she sees to marry religious ideologies with civic identities. 

Guest Bio: Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. She is a professor of political philosophy, ethics, and public policy. She is also a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, tech ethicist, distinguished author, and mom.  

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politicsdanielle allendeclaration of independencecivil rightsconstitutiondemocracygovernmentinterfaithdeclarationpolitical philosophyreligion