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Some tell-tale words for LLM writing: nuance, delve, solid, key, stimulating, showcasing.

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I have been warning you people for years!

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Is anyone in ethics/applied ethics working on when it is permissible to use LLMs in your research and writing?

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Lots of great starter packs, but it does amuse me that there’s an exvangelical pack in the first two pages of search results and not an evangelical pack.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Is there a philosophy starter pack? A law starter pack? An Econ starter pack? You apparently can’t search for them yet.

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It really does seem like the dam has broken and that most academic communities are here or will be soon, and many other parts of the left. I’m not seeing many on the right, and I’m not sure that will happen.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

PPE Society is one of the best conferences ever. New ideas, perspectival diversity, high energy, full of friends, still growing.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

PPE Society is such a wonderful conference. I learn so much from such wonderful people.

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Toby Buckle @polphilpod.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Strongly recommend this YouTube page - I came across it from Orlando Patterson's lecture, & have listened to Elizabeth Anderson, @tmbejan.bsky.social @kvallier.bsky.social @samuel-bagg.bsky.social & more here to prep for interviews

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I think philosophy, poli sci, and econ Twitter are close to solving the coordination problem of coming over here. I’d hesitated because I’m so eager to connect with young people on the right and that’s where they live. But I feel like my mind has dulled with such a Musky feed.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 05/01/2024

In this very short post, I outline the main argument for postliberalism: there's no alternative to imposing values on people. This No Alternative Objection seems intuitive. Yet it is fatally ambiguous in two respects. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/the-main-a...

The Main Argument for Postliberalism

The No Alternative Objection

Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 27/11/2023

I'm delighted by the positive review of my book in the National Catholic Reporter! The main criticism? "The problem throughout this book, and I suspect most books about integralism suffer from the same problem, is that it is a sane analysis of madness." www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...

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Kevin Vallier offers a precise, thoughtful analysis of an unhinged movement

The fact that integralists command a following is frightening and requires everyone to learn more about why the movement is so dangerous. Kevin Vallier's book All the Kingdoms of the World is not a ba...

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 27/11/2023

In my recent exchange with leading integralists, we discussed the idea of legal authority. Integralists need a rich account to explain the authority of both church and state. My discussion with Thomas Pink clarified the matter, which I explore here. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/the-great-...

The Great Integralist Debate

Concerning Legal Authority

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Today, at Law and Liberty, I respond to friendly criticisms of the book from Tom Howes, Fr. James Dominic Rooney, and Kai Weiss. The problems for integralism remain. I hope my replies are helpful. lawliberty.org/revisiting-a...

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Revisiting All the Kingdoms – Kevin Vallier

Integralists will have to bite some hard bullets to maintain their position.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 30/10/2023

You can now view my lecture on integralism's history and its weaknesses. I've rarely had more fun lecturing. I think it is one of the best lectures I've given. Please watch or listen. I am eternally grateful to RGCS at McGill, especially Jacob Levy, for having me out. youtu.be/Tt6rSNjWywk?...

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RGCS Lecture: Kevin Vallier, "From Counter-Reformation to Counter-Revolution"

Research Group on Constitutional Studies LectureKevin Vallier, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Bowling Green State University"From Counter-Reformation to ...

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Jeff Church and I got into the deep details of my arguments against integralism on the Political Theory Review. This is the richest podcast I’ve done in terms of argument. For those who want to listen to a deep dive, check it out. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/the...

podomatic.com

Kevin Vallier - All the Kingdoms of the World

A conversation with Kevin Vallier, All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism (Oxford UP).

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

The Israel-Hamas War has temporarily reorganized the American political spectrum. A left-liberal/right-liberal alliance that favors both Israel and Ukraine has come into focus. The liberal coalition can oppose anti-liberalism around the world. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/the-left-t...

The Left, the Right, and the Liberals

The Israeli Tragedy Helps Us Imagine a New American Politics

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Alan Elrod @aselrod.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

You’ll find the link to @kvallier.bsky.social’s book, All the Kingdoms of the World, in the show notes. But here it is: www.kevinvallier.com/books/all-th...

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All the Kingdoms of the World

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Research Group on Constitutional Studies, McGill University @rgcs-mcgill.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

RGCS Lecture Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social "From Counter-Reformation to Counter-Revolution: The Early Modern Roots of Radical Anti-liberalism" Oct 26, 4:30-6 www.facebook.com/events/15037... 1 McGill student who registers will win a copy of Vallier's book All the Kingdoms of the World.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

Today I begin answering criticisms of All the Kingdoms of the World. I first rebut the claim that transition problems are irrelevant to integralism’s truth. Contra my critics, transition problems make the integralist ideal much less attractive. open.substack.com/pub/liberalt...

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We Can't Get to Integralism, But Who Cares?

Integralists should care. Transition issues threaten their ideal.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

All the Kingdoms of the World is finally back in stock with Oxford UP! Follow the link below to get the discount price of $21. We also have 200 copies on backorder, so your book should be coming soon! t.co/EMNsm0cJvU

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Here’s the first review of the book by an integralist. He thinks my pro-integralist arguments are pretty good! He’s complimentary in various respects. Check out the review if you want to see a view from the other side! americanpostliberal.substack.com/p/beyond-the...

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Beyond the Liberal Kingdom

A review of Kevin Vallier's "All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism."

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Today I take a break from our regularly scheduled posts to tell you how I use large language models in my work and life more broadly. Lots of good tips, in my opinion! liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/how-i-use-...

How I use Large Language Models

ChatGPT, Bing, and Google Fi have greatly improved my workflow and other aspects of my life.

Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

Cosmos + Taxis has just published a symposium on my book Trust in a Polarized Age. It was fun! We disagreed most on economic policy. Many articles address whether public reason leans libertarian or egalitarian. The issue is open access! cosmosandtaxis.files.wordpress.com/2023/09/ct_v...

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

We are live at Cato at 12 pm today! Mark Tooley, Mustafa Akyol, and I will discuss anti-liberalism in Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam. We’ll be in person, but you can join us online. bit.ly/3sHrH7L

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

So far, a major criticism of the book is that it has graphs. Here I briefly and boldly defend them. Integralists/postliberals have an implicit model of their ideal regime. The graphs help make their model explicit, which eases evaluation. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/why-model-...

The choice is not whether to model but whether to model well.

Why Model Integralism?

Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

This week's post lists my book engagements. I'll update it regularly. The post contains links to book-related videos, podcasts, speaking events, and reviews. I might be in a digital or physical space near you! I have a dozen upcoming talks! liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/all-the-ki...

All the Kingdoms of the World Engagements

Perennial post for reviews, podcasts, videos, and lectures.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

Today is the official launch date for All the Kingdoms of the World. People are getting their books. Reviews are coming. The book has sold out from Oxford's website, but you can get the book from Amazon. I'm as excited as ever. Please share the word! www.kevinvallier.com/books/all-th...

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

In today's post, I argue that "wokism" is not a religion but something more akin to a slender ideology. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/is-wokism-...

Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 28/08/2023

Is Wokism a Religion?

No.

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Delighted to talk with Jack Butler for his podcast, the Bookmonger, with National Review. It’s about eleven minutes, so a great podcast to get acquainted with the book. www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/the...

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All the Kingdoms of the World by Kevin Vallier | National Review

John J. Miller is joined by Kevin Vallier to discuss his new book, All the Kingdoms of the World.

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 23/08/2023

Today I briefly distinguish between different integralist communities and how to engage them. Some integralists focus on theory, others on strategy. The theorists want to dialogue, but I fear the strategists do not. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/two-types-...

Two Types of Integralists

Theorists and Strategists

Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 10/08/2023

In today's short post, I provide a formal definition of integralism. If you want to know what integralism is or want to explain it to others, check this out. liberaltortoise.kevinvallier.com/p/…

Time for the Best Definition Ever

What is Integralism?

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Kevin Vallier @kvallier.bsky.social · 02/08/2023

Today I sketch the elements of religious anti-liberalisms with Catholic, Islamic, and Confucian examples. Religious anti-liberalisms are a unique class of ideology. They aren't quite theocratic but differ greatly from their secular cousins.