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Mentioned in 30 episodes
Suicide of the west
How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics Is Destroying American Democracy
Book • 2018
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.
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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as a book where he discusses the decline of the West and the choices that led to it.


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


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


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

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


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


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as the author of a book discussed in the podcast.


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when discussing the views of Abundance Democrats.


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while discussing his inspiration for writing, referencing an anecdote with George Will and William F. Buckley.


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when discussing the analogy of a jungle and the need for constant attention to prevent regression.


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when discussing bureaucracies and their challenges to the state.


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in relation to the self-destructive nature of Western guilt and self-loathing.


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as one of his books.


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in the context of their discussion on Rousseau.


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