Ben Peterson
Political scientist and author of the forthcoming book Governing the Social Commons, specializing in informal institutions, moral formation, and community governance.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 1h 9min
Ben Peterson – Governing the Social Commons
Ben Peterson, political scientist and author of Governing the Social Commons, explores how families, churches, and neighborhoods keep order where law and markets fail. He discusses reputation and informal sanctions, the role of moral formation in racial inequality, the spiritual side of human agency, and how communities balance liberty with communal discipline.
