Political scientist and author David Runciman explores what some of history's greatest thinkers had to say about justice and inequality and how they envisioned a better world.

Reading historical sources can be challenging — after all, some of the greatest scientists, explorers, and artists from history were also racists, sexists, and fundamentalists.

We live in a different world today, but we are still dealing with issues that have plagued society for centuries.

To build a better world, it helps to understand how previous generations imagined it.

David Runciman is a British academic, podcaster, and former Professor of Politics at the University of Cambridge.

In his 2024 book, The History of Ideas, Runciman explores what great philosophers, economists, and political activists have written about equality, justice, and revolution.