The future of liberalism
What should come after liberalism? A better liberalism.
History of the Present (19 days ending Sunday 15 February 2026)
In these anti-liberal times, full of vacuous talk of ‘post-liberalism’, I repost my Prospect essay, first published in 2021, with a few small updates and cuts. I believe the argument is more relevant – and urgent – than ever. Comments welcome. TGA
Writers have interpreted the failings of lib…
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