Samuel Moyn

Samuel Moyn teaches law and history at Yale. His most new book is Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War (Macmillan).

In the Shadow of 9/11

In the Shadow of 9/11 In the Shadow of 9/11

Did the War on Terror put our democracy at risk—or reveal its flaws?

Sep 7, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

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Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger

The same system that often rendered Trump harmless fails most Americans.

Jan 18, 2021 / Editorial / Samuel Moyn

Eric Posner’s Democracy for the Few

Eric Posner’s Democracy for the Few Eric Posner’s Democracy for the Few

A conservative gadfly joins “the Resistance.”

Aug 24, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

Navigating Freedom With Cass Sunstein

Navigating Freedom With Cass Sunstein Navigating Freedom With Cass Sunstein

When nudges won’t set you free.

Jun 3, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

Human Rights Are Not Enough

Human Rights Are Not Enough Human Rights Are Not Enough

We must also embrace the fight against economic inequality.

Mar 16, 2018 / Feature / Samuel Moyn

Barbarian Virtues

Barbarian Virtues Barbarian Virtues

James Scott's search for the origins of the state.

Oct 5, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

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Letters From the December 19-26, 2016, Issue Letters From the December 19-26, 2016, Issue

Return of the repressed… Book therapy… Happily enough ever after… Dylan revisited…
 Bentham’s revenge…

Dec 1, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers and Samuel Moyn

Freud’s Discontents

Freud’s Discontents Freud’s Discontents

Why did one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers fade from significance?

Nov 2, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

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The Beauty and the Costs of Extreme Altruism The Beauty and the Costs of Extreme Altruism

What if you were so troubled by suffering and inequality that you changed your life entirely?

Nov 5, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

Bonfire of the Humanities

Bonfire of the Humanities Bonfire of the Humanities

Historians are losing their audience, and searching for the next trend won’t win it back.

Jan 21, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn

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