John Uhr

Emeritus Professor Uhr works in the School of Politics and International Relations, Research School of Social Sciences, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences at ANU. His research interests include Australian politics, political and governmental ethics, parliament, public leadership and democratic theory and practice.

John's recent articles

How Norman Lindsay wrote the The Magic Pudding to critique ‘Australian values’ – inspired by Nietzsche

How Norman Lindsay wrote the The Magic Pudding to critique ‘Australian values’ – inspired by Nietzsche

Often read as a celebration of national character, The Magic Pudding is better understood as a critique of Australian culture, exposing its shallowness and complacency.