Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video explores the thought of the controversial Lutheran political philosopher Samuel von Pufendorf. Though generally unknown today, Pufendorf is essential to the foundations of liberal political philosophy and the move away from scholasticism.

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