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Whatever this is, it isn’t liberalism

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Complexity of Political Identity

This chapter explores the intricacies of political identity in modern liberal societies, examining the tensions between self-definition and societal norms. It critiques the belief in linear progress and highlights the internal disruptions stemming from economic neglect of working and middle-class groups. The analysis connects the rise of populism to failures in liberal capitalism, urging a deeper understanding of the historical and social contexts that shape current political movements.

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