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Policy@McCombs

The Myth of Left and Right: Caplan and Hanson Interview the Lewis Brothers

Aug 21, 2023
The Lewis brothers challenge the essentialist view of left and right in politics, advocating for a social view. They discuss the concept of tribalism and its harmful effects. The podcast explores the limitations of the left-right spectrum and the evolving nature of political positions. They also discuss affirmative action for conservatives in academia and the importance of intellectual diversity.
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Quick takeaways

  • The essentialist theory of ideology oversimplifies politics by reducing it to a single issue associated with liberalism and conservatism.
  • The left-right framework in politics ignores the diversity of issue positions within parties and leads to false assumptions.

Deep dives

Book background and authors' credentials

The Lewis brothers introduce their book 'The Myth of Left and Right' and discuss their professional backgrounds in history and political science.

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