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Michael Brendan Dougherty on My Father Left Me Ireland

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Tradition, Identity, and Belonging

This chapter examines the importance of traditions and their role in shaping personal and societal identity from a Hayekian perspective. It discusses the tension between individual liberty and the desire to connect with ancestral customs, exploring how modern disconnection influences personal choices and political movements. The conversation also highlights the emotional transformations tied to fatherhood, sacrifice, and the quest for meaning in contemporary life.

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