A properly defended liberalism: on John Gray and the filling of political life. (Liberalism)

From: Social Research | Date: September 22, 1994| Author: Katznelson, Ira | Copyright information

John Gray's critique of liberalist thought correctly points out many of the limitations of contemporary liberalist theories, but fails to recognize possible solutions. A contextualized approach to liberal thinking that takes into account institutions and the more subtle influences on decision making is needed. A multicultural society does not allow for out-dated liberalist notions that pretend liberalism is as a set of values handed down from god.

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