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Michael Walzer on Liberal as an Adjective

Democracy Paradox

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Introduction

Liberalism is a mindset that has to do with respect for human rights and civil liberties, toleration of different religions. In the United States, it typically means left-wing politics. classical liberalism is associated with free-market intellectuals like Hayek, Friedman, and Mises. Michael Walzer fully embraces liberalism, while Patrick D'Nene offers a sophisticated critique of it. Francis Fukuyama generally defends liberalism, but has some important caveats.

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