Amir @ayasiniv

Master's Degree in Politics & English Literature

Joined October 2020
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MacIntyre’s diagnosis of moral fragmentation doesn't emerge from abstraction, but it is grounded in a historical analysis. He shows how the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition of moral reasoning was dismantled by Enlightenment thinkers, who replaced tradition with abstract reasons.
Amir @ayasiniv
May 23
In his seminal work After Virtue (1981), he argues that contemporary ethical debates are dominated by emotivism—a philosophy in which moral judgments are reduced to expressions of personal preference rather than objective truths.
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In his seminal work After Virtue (1981), he argues that contemporary ethical debates are dominated by emotivism—a philosophy in which moral judgments are reduced to expressions of personal preference rather than objective truths.
Amir @ayasiniv
May 23
At the heart of MacIntyre’s critique lies his assessment of modern moral discourse, which he views as disjointed and incoherent, largely shaped by the remnants of Enlightenment rationalism.
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At the heart of MacIntyre’s critique lies his assessment of modern moral discourse, which he views as disjointed and incoherent, largely shaped by the remnants of Enlightenment rationalism.
Amir @ayasiniv
May 23
Through his works, MacIntyre seeks to reestablish a coherent moral tradition that prioritizes virtue, community, and human flourishing, offering an alternative to the atomized individualism of liberal thought.
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Through his works, MacIntyre seeks to reestablish a coherent moral tradition that prioritizes virtue, community, and human flourishing, offering an alternative to the atomized individualism of liberal thought.
Amir @ayasiniv
May 23
McIntyre's intellectual trajectory is marked by a profound engagement with Aristotelian virtue ethics, Thomistic tradition, and Marxist critique, resulting in a philosophical framework that offers a powerful repudiation of the fragmented moral landscape of the modern world.
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McIntyre's intellectual trajectory is marked by a profound engagement with Aristotelian virtue ethics, Thomistic tradition, and Marxist critique, resulting in a philosophical framework that offers a powerful repudiation of the fragmented moral landscape of the modern world.
Amir @ayasiniv
May 23
#AlasdairMacIntyre stands as one of the most formidable critics of modern liberalism and one of the most influential voices in contemporary moral and political philosophy.
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#AlasdairMacIntyre stands as one of the most formidable critics of modern liberalism and one of the most influential voices in contemporary moral and political philosophy.
𝐄𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚
 @EudaimoniaEsq
May 22
We lost a giant today. RIP Alasdair MacIntyre. I had the immense privilege of learning from the man directly during my time at Notre Dame. “Aristotle or Nietzsche?”
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Reforming Education Begins (and ends) with the Virtues Thomas Griffin on Teaching the Virtues by @DavidHein9. Mecosta House Press (@KirkCenter)
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“English has more flexibility. It’s a very plastic, very shapeable, very expressive language. In that sense it feels quite natural.” —Ha Jin buff.ly/7Z9lvMw
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Uncover 'The Cambridge History of Nationhood and Nationalism' by Cathie Carmichael, Matthew D'Auria, and Aviel Roshwald. Learn more at 📚 cup.org/3RN9ezX
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What is the far-right’s foreign policy outlook? Thorsten Wojczewski tests a proposed theoretical framework through a comparative analysis of two German right parties. Read in @PolStudies: buff.ly/40yvuTA (OPEN ACCESS) @SAGECQPolitics @PolStudiesAssoc
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Looking like the anti-incumbent trend has arrived in the US as well. For reference, here's my piece discussing the trend back in the summer. Given how younger voters are breaking evenly, and even for Trump, we are seeing a similar dynamic here. theconversation.com/justin-t…

Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents

In democracies around the world, voters aged 18-34 are abandoning the incumbent in favour of opposition parties, often choosing populist-style politicians. Why? Blame the broken social contract.

theconversation.com
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This explains how the US election impact BC:
UBC Political Science @UBCPoliSci
6 Nov 2024
How will the U.S. election impact British Columbia? Dr. @MaxwellACameron and Dr. @StewartPrest weigh in on potential changes. Read more: buff.ly/3ApMUYf
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THE UNCERTAINTY!
UBC Political Science @UBCPoliSci
28 Oct 2024
Uncertainty lingers after the B.C. election: Dr. @Stewartprest shares insights on the unfolding political landscape. Watch here: buff.ly/4f2mL0A
My latest in the Star, laying out the how many Canadians no longer feel seen and served by their government, and how Pierre Poilievre has been speak to that feeling. thestar.com/opinion/contribu…

It’s not just Justin Trudeau’s message. Young people are abandoning him because the social contract...

Many voters at the political and economic margins have concluded that the social contract is no longer functioning, and more radical change is therefore warranted.

thestar.com
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Professor Stewart Prest (@StewartPrest) says the Syrian refugee crisis and frustrations with the European Union caused some individuals to turn to populist right-of-centre parties that offered simple answers about restoring identities. buff.ly/3zwNd2s
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It's hard for a politician to look like they are fighting for voters when they are fighting to keep their job.
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The potential terms of the election in November are now clear. Do Americans see it as a referendum on Joe Biden's age? Or as a referendum on the value of American constitutional democracy?
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Lobbying responsiveness to congressional policy agendas:
PSJ (@psjeditor.bsky.social) @PSJ_Editor
6 May 2024
OPEN ACCESS! “Lobbyists both work to influence public policy in subsystems, with relatively stable agendas and also try to influence public policy on the hot legislation of the moment.” onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal #PSJnews
OPEN ACCESS! “Lobbyists both work to influence public policy in subsystems, with relatively stable agendas and also try to influence public policy on the hot legislation of the moment.” onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal #PSJnews
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Policy problems and the three lenses of population aging:
Policy & Society Journal @PolicySociety
6 May 2024
#ThrowbackMonday #weeklyreading 👉How do competing policy lenses shape steering #WickedPolicyProblems❓ Patrik Marier & Isabelle Van Pevenage show how intergenerational, biomedical & social gerontological lenses influence caregiving for adults in 🇨🇦👇 academic.oup.com/policyandso…
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