Are revolutions justified?

革命是否正当?

LSE: Public lectures and events

2026-01-26

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Ralph Miliband has written poignantly on the limits of parliamentary democracy. But are revolutions justified?
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  • Welcome to the LSE Events podcast by the London School of Economics and Political Science.

  • Get ready to hear from some of the most influential international figures in the social sciences.

  • Okay, good evening everyone and welcome to this inaugural lecture, which is a hybrid event.

  • So welcome both to those of you in the audience in the room and to those that are joining us online.

  • I'm Andrew Murray and I'm the Dean of the LSE Law School and it's my very great pleasure to co-host this event along with my colleague Professor Andreas Velasco who is the Dean of the School of Public Policy sat on your left.

  • So tonight we gather to celebrate the inaugural lecture of Professor Leah Epe.

  • who holds the Ralph Miller Band Chair in Politics and Philosophy,

  • a position held jointly between the Law School and the School of Public Policy.

  • This joint appointment reflects both the breadth of Professor Rupee's scholarship and the interdisciplinary nature of the questions that animate her work.

  • Questions about justice, freedom, democracy and legitimacy of political authority.

  • that sit at the intersection of political philosophy, legal theory and public policy.

  • It's therefore very fitting that Andres and I should welcome you together to this event,

  • representing as we do two schools that are privileged to count Professor E.P.

  • amongst our faculty.

  • So tonight, Leah will discuss our revolutions justified,

  • after which Andres will offer some reflections.

  • Afterwards, there will be a chance for you to put questions to Leah.

  • For our online audience you can submit your questions via the Q&A feature at the top left of your screen.

  • Questions will be submitted to myself.

  • Please let us know your name and affiliation and we're particularly keen to hear from our students and alumni so please let us know