Joseph Overton

Joseph Overton

political theorist United States

Joseph Overton was an influential American political theorist known for the Overton Window concept, which describes the range of ideas tolerated in public discourse. His work has been pivotal in understanding how political ideas can shift from radical to acceptable, particularly in the context of democratic societies facing populist challenges.

Born on Jan 04, 1960 (65 years old)

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Pakistan Pakistan: Joseph Overton developed the Overton Window concept, which refers to the range of subjects acceptable to the mainstream population. 6

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: How to Make the Extreme Mainstream

Italy Italy: Joseph Overton was an American sociologist who demonstrated how unacceptable ideas can become normalized over time. 7

Corriere della Sera: Opinioni | L’eroe antimafia Pio La Torre e lo scandalo fasullo

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Joseph Overton is referenced for his concept regarding the limits of acceptable arguments in political discourse. 5

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Estudo mostra que sensação de risco político, econômico e social aumentou no Brasil em 2024