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Liberalism and Its Discontents

By: Francis Fukuyama
Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
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Liberalism - the comparatively mild-mannered sibling to the more ardent camps of nationalism and socialism - has never been so divisive as today. From Putin's populism, the Trump administration and autocratic rulers in democracies the world over, it has both thrived and failed under identity politics, authoritarianism, social media and a weakened free press the world over.

Since its inception following the post-Reformation wars, liberalism has come under attack from conservatives and progressives alike and today is dismissed by many as an 'obsolete doctrine'. In this brilliant and concise exposition, Francis Fukuyama sets out the cases for and against its classical premises: observing the rule of law, independence of judges, means over ends and, most of all, tolerance.

Pithy, to the point and ever pertinent, this is political dissection at its very best.

©2022 Francis Fukuyama (P)2022 Profile Books Ltd Political Science Politics & Government Liberalism Socialism Capitalism Social justice Authoritarianism Taxation Law Human Rights
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Considering Fukuyama treats the history of classic liberalism, its contemporary exposures and principles for revival, he does a great deal in a relatively concise book. Part philosophy primer, part policy prescription- this is an excellent resource for those both new and old to the virtues of liberalism. In an age where illiberalism has re-surfaced, Fukuyama reminds us of what has been created and what is at stake for human flourishing.

A handy primer for the new age

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This book goes some way to illuminating the bizarre twists and turns in world and US politics of recent years. It has been immensely helpful to me in understanding some of the many political terms that are loosely used in the media. In particular the exposition of Critical Race theory was very useful. I will be listening to this book again I think. I thoroughly recommend it.

Concise and erudite

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