Making History

On today’s Remnant, Francis Fukuyama finally stops by to discuss his new book, Liberalism and its Discontents, and Jonah can barely contain his enthusiasm. The resulting conversation is a feast of philosophical nerdery, which explores the origins of the liberal tradition, the state of liberalism in contemporary America, and the future of the free world. How did “neoliberal” become such a popular pejorative? What are the limits of federalism? And should we be optimistic about the political trajectory of the United States?

Show Notes:

Liberalism and its Discontents

The End of History and the Last Man

Our Posthuman Future

The Origins of Political Order

Dr. Fukuyama previews Liberalism and its Discontents in American Purpose

Justice Scalia’s commencement speech

Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff’s The Coddling of the American Mind

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