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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
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Truth, Power, and Pragmatism
This chapter explores the ideological clash between historicists and Austrian economists, focusing on figures like Hayek and von Mises who argue for universal economic laws. It critiques the contemporary political landscape's trend of redefining truth to serve personal and political interests, particularly within the MAGA right, and draws historical parallels to illustrate this phenomenon. The discussion warns about the dangers of pragmatism as a guiding philosophy, advocating for established ethical guidelines to navigate the complexities of truth and power in governance.
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