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Mentioned in 32 episodes

Suicide of the west

How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics Is Destroying American Democracy

Book • 2018

Author

Jonah Goldberg

In 'Suicide of the West,' Jonah Goldberg argues that the principles of liberal democracy and capitalism, which he terms 'the Miracle,' are under threat from various forms of illiberalism.

He contends that the West's prosperity and political stability are not inevitable but rather the result of unique historical and philosophical developments.

Goldberg warns that complacency and the erosion of these principles due to partisanship, polarization, and identity politics could lead to democratic decline.

He emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the achievements of Western civilization and the need to rediscover and uphold its founding ideals to prevent its downfall.

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Mentioned in 32 episodes

Mentioned by

Jonah Goldberg

as a book where he discusses the decline of the West and the choices that led to it.

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A Hell of Our Own Creation

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Jonah Goldberg

as a book where he tried to address the reasons why people should be grateful.

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All My Exes Drive In Teslas

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Jonah Goldberg

as a book in which he describes the American Revolution.

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Happy Independence Day, Comrade

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Marc Andreessen

as a key influence on his understanding of political systems.

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E100: Marc Andreessen: How 2016 Broke My Mental Model of the World

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Jonah Goldberg

when discussing the philosophical underpinnings of Trump's nationalism.

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That's Leftism, Folks

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Jonah Goldberg

as playing a big part in his book, Suicide of the West.

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Your Stuff Is Mine Now | Solo

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Michael Moynihan

in the context of discussing the decline of classical liberalism within conservatism.

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Guilty, Actually

Referenced by

Jonah Goldberg

as something that listeners, readers will find similar to Persico's book.

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Liberalism’s Identity Crisis | Interview: Dr. Tomer Persico

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Jonah Goldberg

as a book that was completely right about identity politics, populism, nationalism, and socialism threatening American democracy and Western civilization.

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The Delicious Lamentations of Priests

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Jonah Goldberg

as the author of a book discussed in the podcast.

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When the Right Went Woke

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Jonah Goldberg

as a book he wrote.

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No Rulers