classical liberalism

Classical Liberalism vs Modern Liberalism: What Remains of Liberty when the language of liberty remains but free agency is no longer secured

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When a system keeps the language of liberty but no longer treats free agency as the thing that must be secured, what remains of liberty? That is the question. Classical liberalism, in its serious 18th- and 19th-century form, kept three things distinct. Free agency is the capacity of a person to judge, choose, and act … Read more

When Safety Becomes the Master Value: Free speech under the new safety

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Safety is a real good. No serious political tradition denies this. People need protection from violence, fraud, coercion, and the ordinary dangers of the world. A society that cannot provide a reasonable measure of safety will not remain free for long. Fear is a powerful political force. When people feel unprotected, they will accept almost … Read more