Confronting Unreasonableness in Liberalism

This chapter explores the concepts of reasonableness and unreasonableness in Rawls' political liberalism, emphasizing the complexities faced by liberal democracies in addressing unreasonable ideologies. The discussion highlights the prevalence of unreasonable views among citizens and critiques the naive belief that minimal institutions can lead to a fully just society. Additionally, the speakers reflect on the historical evolution of liberal institutions and the ongoing obligations of citizens to foster reasonable discourse to protect democratic values.