No contemporary actor has William Galston's status as both a political philosopher and political actor.

Defends the theory of liberal pluralism and explores the implications of this theory for politics.

Defends the theory of liberal pluralism and explores the implications of this theory for politics.

Argues that the modern liberal state is committed to a distinctive concept of the human good, and to that end, that it has developed characteristic institutions and practices - representative governments, diverse societies and others - in the pursuit of specific public purposes.

Explores the ways that many influential ethical traditions wrestle with the moral dimensions of poverty.

Explores the ways that many influential ethical traditions wrestle with the moral dimensions of poverty.

No contemporary actor has William Galston's status as both a political philosopher and political actor.