Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Has Classical Liberalism Failed?

Jul 25, 2024
Exploring whether the US Constitutional System has failed, the podcast delves into critiques of classical liberalism, influences on the Constitution, and contrasting neo-reactionary and classical liberal views. Discussions also cover government power dynamics, critiques of liberalism, and analogies between corporate and government structures. The conversation touches on historical monarchies, power dynamics, and the concept of Neoreactionaries advocating for a return to pre-French Revolution values.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 6min
2
Influences on the US Constitution and Critique of Liberalism
05:46 • 17min
3
Exploring Political Ideologies and Government Power Dynamics
23:05 • 25min
4
Critique of Liberalism and Discussion of Power in Politics
47:56 • 11min
5
Contrasting Neo-Reactionary and Classical Liberal Views
59:13 • 7min
6
Analogies between Corporate and Government Structure
01:06:17 • 2min
7
Exploring the Use of Power and Pluralism in Political Systems
01:08:17 • 2min
8
Power and Corruption in Classical Liberalism and Neo-reactionary Systems
01:10:24 • 6min
9
Comparing Historical Monarchies to Modern Governments
01:16:18 • 23min
10
Exploring Neoreactionaries and Governance Ideals
01:39:00 • 24min