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What Went Wrong with Liberalism and How We Can Save it, with Samuel Moyn

Intelligence Squared

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Rethinking Liberalism: Challenges and Revivals

This chapter examines the evolution and current challenges of liberalism, particularly in the context of American politics and recent events like the Trump presidency and Brexit. It discusses the origins of liberal thought, the shift towards neoliberalism, and the implications for modern governance, emphasizing the need for a revitalized liberal framework. The conversation explores how self-management and cultural influences, including Freud and Stoicism, play into the political landscape and the necessity for liberalism to inspire meaningful action amid disillusionment.

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