Dennis Rasmussen
Dennis Rasmussen is Professor of Political Science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. His research interests centre on the Enlightenment and on the virtues and shortcomings of liberal democracy and market capitalism. His book, The Infidel and the Philosopher, was chosen as one of our best philosophy books of 2017.
Books by Dennis Rasmussen
Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America's Founders
by Dennis Rasmussen
In Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America's Founders, political theorist Dennis Rasmussen—whose research focuses on the virtues and shortcomings of liberal democracy and market capitalism—looks at the fears the Founding Fathers of the United States had about the future of democracy.
We spoke to Dennis about the best Adam Smith books and his previous book, The Infidel and the Professor, was one of our best philosophy books of 2017.
The Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought
by Dennis Rasmussen
***🏆 A Five Books Book of the Year ***
“This book is a really interesting, highly readable discussion of the friendship between the two.” Read more...
The Best Philosophy Books of 2017
Nigel Warburton, Philosopher
Interviews with Dennis Rasmussen
The Best Adam Smith Books, recommended by Dennis Rasmussen
Adam Smith tends to be seen as the founder of capitalism and modern economics, but he was, first and foremost, a moral philosopher. Dennis Rasmussen, author of The Infidel and the Professor—a book about Smith’s friendship with David Hume—selects the best books by and about Adam Smith.
Interviews where books by Dennis Rasmussen were recommended
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The Infidel and the Professor: David Hume, Adam Smith, and the Friendship That Shaped Modern Thought
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The Meaning of Belief: Religion from an Atheist’s Point of View
by Tim Crane -
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Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
by Robert Wright -
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How To Be A Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
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Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction
by Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek & Peter Singer
The Best Philosophy Books of 2017, recommended by Nigel Warburton
The Best Philosophy Books of 2017, recommended by Nigel Warburton
How should we live our lives? How can we best help others? What is the meaning of religious belief? The philosopher Nigel Warburton introduces us to some of the best philosophy books published in 2017.
