On Trump as a “World Historical Individual” with author John B. Judis

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The author links Trump's approach to the ancient Thrasymachean doctrine that 'might is right,' as exemplified by Stephen Miller.

Author John B. Judis discusses his article analyzing Donald Trump through Hegel's philosophical framework of 'world historical individuals' who drive history during periods of upheaval. The conversation explores Trump as a disruptor of the old political order, his descent into revenge and megalomania, and parallels to historical figures like Napoleon and Alexander the Great.

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A Hegelian Trump discussion that turns historical theory into present-day political stakes.

John B. Judis uses Trump to open onto a broader historical argument, and the conversation keeps that Hegelian frame alive as it moves from Alexander the Great to the politics of the moment.

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When you want Trump read through history, not just today's news.

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