Mr. Wright, I do always think that when you describe a liberal you are describing a non-liberal. Some one who wants to dictate his views on others is not a liberal by definition. This post-liberal world you are describing to me seems like a liberal world. Here is the short scoop, for this space is too small: absolute good is where at least one individual believes provides positive value for him or herself without providing negative value for anyone else. There is a moral component there and one consistent with Christian tradition. We may describe Locke as a liberal with some contradictions, but that was a long time ago and ideas like most things evolve. True liberalism will be achieved, just like Christianity when most people see that those living their live according to certain principles are successful and worthy of emulation. And I do think we have the same idea of what successful is. The attainment of a worthy life. Take care. This is fun.
P.S. I think you should debate the ideas and writing of Thomas Paine. He is close to being a true liberal. (Close)
Thank you. I find it fascinating that liberals don’t have to recognize problems with their logic or language.
Mr. Wright, I do always think that when you describe a liberal you are describing a non-liberal. Some one who wants to dictate his views on others is not a liberal by definition. This post-liberal world you are describing to me seems like a liberal world. Here is the short scoop, for this space is too small: absolute good is where at least one individual believes provides positive value for him or herself without providing negative value for anyone else. There is a moral component there and one consistent with Christian tradition. We may describe Locke as a liberal with some contradictions, but that was a long time ago and ideas like most things evolve. True liberalism will be achieved, just like Christianity when most people see that those living their live according to certain principles are successful and worthy of emulation. And I do think we have the same idea of what successful is. The attainment of a worthy life. Take care. This is fun.
P.S. I think you should debate the ideas and writing of Thomas Paine. He is close to being a true liberal. (Close)
A very effective dismantling of Lefebvre’s thesis.