Matt McManus

Join political theorist Matt McManus, whose work in Jacobin and his upcoming book delve into the idea of liberal socialism. He explains why he champions this blend, tracing the evolution of liberal equality from Aristotle to modern times. Matt critiques possessive individualism and argues for a reconciled liberal and socialist framework, advocating for policies like worker cooperatives and market socialism. He also explores the historical lessons from figures like Bernstein and emphasizes the need for public engagement in reshaping political discourse.