Caleb Althorpe
@calebalthorpe.bsky.social
Postdoc in Political Philosophy at Utrecht University.
Thinking and writing about justice and equality, work and the economy, and political liberalism.
calebalthorpe.com
https://visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/
Thinking and writing about justice and equality, work and the economy, and political liberalism.
calebalthorpe.com
https://visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/
This Thursday Nov 20 we're hosting an online discussion of Lisa Herzog's book 'The Democratic Marketplace.' With a presentation by Lisa and commentaries by Julie Rose and Tom Parr.
Join us!
Register here: visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/events/speak...
Join us!
Register here: visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/events/speak...
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This Thursday Nov 20 we're hosting an online discussion of Lisa Herzog's book 'The Democratic Marketplace.' With a presentation by Lisa and commentaries by Julie Rose and Tom Parr.
Join us!
Register here: visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/events/speak...
Join us!
Register here: visions-for-the-future.sites.uu.nl/events/speak...
The next Visions speaker series event is approaching!
On Oct 17 I'll be talking with @christinejberry.bsky.social about her book project: 'Ours: Reclaiming Ownership of What Matters'
Join us for a conversation about what a democratic economy might mean & how we might go about building it together
On Oct 17 I'll be talking with @christinejberry.bsky.social about her book project: 'Ours: Reclaiming Ownership of What Matters'
Join us for a conversation about what a democratic economy might mean & how we might go about building it together
October 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The next Visions speaker series event is approaching!
On Oct 17 I'll be talking with @christinejberry.bsky.social about her book project: 'Ours: Reclaiming Ownership of What Matters'
Join us for a conversation about what a democratic economy might mean & how we might go about building it together
On Oct 17 I'll be talking with @christinejberry.bsky.social about her book project: 'Ours: Reclaiming Ownership of What Matters'
Join us for a conversation about what a democratic economy might mean & how we might go about building it together
I have a new paper just published in Economics & Philosophy!
"Community through Market Competition"
I argue the ostensible tension between market exchange and community can be overcome.
It is open access and you can read it here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
"Community through Market Competition"
I argue the ostensible tension between market exchange and community can be overcome.
It is open access and you can read it here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
September 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I have a new paper just published in Economics & Philosophy!
"Community through Market Competition"
I argue the ostensible tension between market exchange and community can be overcome.
It is open access and you can read it here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
"Community through Market Competition"
I argue the ostensible tension between market exchange and community can be overcome.
It is open access and you can read it here:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
On September 19, The Visions for the Future Speaker Series recommences after our summer break. And what better way to kick off than to be joined by Elizabeth Anderson, who will present on "From Limitarianism to a Better World."
Online, please do join us!
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/qp9A3AGV9T
Online, please do join us!
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/qp9A3AGV9T
September 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
On September 19, The Visions for the Future Speaker Series recommences after our summer break. And what better way to kick off than to be joined by Elizabeth Anderson, who will present on "From Limitarianism to a Better World."
Online, please do join us!
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/qp9A3AGV9T
Online, please do join us!
Register ➡️ forms.office.com/e/qp9A3AGV9T
Looking forward to today and tomorrow’s workshop on ‘New Directions in Meaningful Work’ at Trinity College Dublin. Some great participants and papers.
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Looking forward to today and tomorrow’s workshop on ‘New Directions in Meaningful Work’ at Trinity College Dublin. Some great participants and papers.
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social
@tcdphilosophy.bsky.social
Much fun joining RTÉ’s Brainstorm Podcast today to talk about “Why we work”
Just for a paycheque? To feel valued? To help others?
Just for a paycheque? To feel valued? To help others?
November 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Much fun joining RTÉ’s Brainstorm Podcast today to talk about “Why we work”
Just for a paycheque? To feel valued? To help others?
Just for a paycheque? To feel valued? To help others?
St Stephen’s Green in Dublin this morning
November 27, 2024 at 10:11 AM
St Stephen’s Green in Dublin this morning
Dusk in Dublin tonight.
November 24, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Dusk in Dublin tonight.
Made me think of this Larry Temkin passage: In one sense, a world where everyone is blind is better than a world where only some are blind.
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Made me think of this Larry Temkin passage: In one sense, a world where everyone is blind is better than a world where only some are blind.
Post a *perfect* album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice in Chains.
November 16, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Post a *perfect* album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice in Chains.
better late than never
#BrookeEntryTax
#BrookeEntryTax
November 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM
better late than never
#BrookeEntryTax
#BrookeEntryTax
I can at least pretend these two are separate right?
November 12, 2024 at 8:31 AM
I can at least pretend these two are separate right?
On suffrage: Mary Lee, an Irish immigrant, was the secretary and head of the Women's Suffrage League. With the League Lee travelled all over the state collecting signatures on a petition to grant women the right to vote. When presented to parliament the petition was 122m long.
#polisky #poltheory
#polisky #poltheory
November 11, 2024 at 10:57 AM
On suffrage: Mary Lee, an Irish immigrant, was the secretary and head of the Women's Suffrage League. With the League Lee travelled all over the state collecting signatures on a petition to grant women the right to vote. When presented to parliament the petition was 122m long.
#polisky #poltheory
#polisky #poltheory
Feel like there was some missed branding opportunities with the starter packs
November 10, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Feel like there was some missed branding opportunities with the starter packs
Some of my writing on meaningful work has been translated into Portuguese by Nexo Jornal. And I've just come across a video on YouTube where a collective of teachers from Brazil include my piece in their discussion.
Pretty cool (and makes me wish I could speak Portuguese).
Pretty cool (and makes me wish I could speak Portuguese).
August 30, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Some of my writing on meaningful work has been translated into Portuguese by Nexo Jornal. And I've just come across a video on YouTube where a collective of teachers from Brazil include my piece in their discussion.
Pretty cool (and makes me wish I could speak Portuguese).
Pretty cool (and makes me wish I could speak Portuguese).
Excited to be hosting with @adinapreda.bsky.social this two-day workshop on ‘Work and Equality’ in May. We have a great line up of speakers – come join us in Dublin!
Further details and registration link here: tinyurl.com/5bdmu977
Further details and registration link here: tinyurl.com/5bdmu977
March 26, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Excited to be hosting with @adinapreda.bsky.social this two-day workshop on ‘Work and Equality’ in May. We have a great line up of speakers – come join us in Dublin!
Further details and registration link here: tinyurl.com/5bdmu977
Further details and registration link here: tinyurl.com/5bdmu977
This weekend I had the pleasure of talking about meaningful work on Irish radio. Thanks RTÉ's 'The Business' for having me! Link to the conversation in the comments.
February 19, 2024 at 8:28 AM
This weekend I had the pleasure of talking about meaningful work on Irish radio. Thanks RTÉ's 'The Business' for having me! Link to the conversation in the comments.