The Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)

July 26, 2020 01:10:21
The Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)
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The Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)

Jul 26 2020 | 01:10:21

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Show Notes

Russell’s book, The Tyranny of Opinion: Conformity and the Future of Liberalism ... Preserving the liberal tradition ... Can the genie of stakes-inflation be put back in the bottle? ... Dan: Woke illiberalism is a kind of luxury ... Russell’s recommendations for keeping the liberal tradition alive ... The role of legislation and institutions in tamping down illiberalism ...

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