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The Good Fight
Liberalism as a Way of Life
Sep 14, 2024
In a thought-provoking conversation, Yascha Mounk sits down with Alexandre Lefebvre, a professor of politics and philosophy at the University of Sydney, to unpack the deeper dimensions of liberalism. They explore the transformation of liberalism from a political framework to a comprehensive way of life, emphasizing values like freedom and fairness. Lefebvre highlights the tension between individual liberties and majority rule, and they discuss how genuine adherence to liberal principles is challenged in modern society. The enduring impact of John Rawls also gets significant attention.
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- Liberalism is vital not only as a political framework but also as a guiding moral compass in personal relationships and aspirations.
- Individuals identifying as non-religious struggle to articulate moral values, often leading to a crisis of identity in a liberal-dominated society.
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