A Deliberation on Liberalism

Episode notes

Auron MacIntyre and Jeremy Kauffman discuss liberalism, the neutral state, natural rights, speech, democracy, religion, war, and the durability of liberty. Chapters 00:00 What Is Liberalism? 03:13 The Myth of the Neutral State 10:10 Why Liberty Eventually Collapses 16:31 Natural Rights: Real or Fiction? 23:55 Has the Constitution Failed? 31:19 Should We Protect Dangerous Speech? 37:37 Would a King Be Better Than Democracy? 43:18 When Freedom Produces Bad Outcomes 49:54 Can Liberty Survive Without Christianity? 56:54 Why Liberalism May Lead to Endless War