Deirdre McCloskey on Religion in a Liberal Society

April 12, 2023 00:47:33
Deirdre McCloskey on Religion in a Liberal Society
ReImagining Liberty
Deirdre McCloskey on Religion in a Liberal Society

Apr 12 2023 | 00:47:33

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Deirdre McCloskey is probably my favorite contemporary liberal scholar. Her work ranges widely across disciplines, is always fascinating, and builds its defense of free markets and the open society in a deeply humane and compassionate fashion.

I've talked with her on podcasts before, but today's a little different. Our topic isn't economics, but religion. Deirdre is a committed Anglican, and her next book sets out the case that religious faith is an important component of a thriving liberal society—and that those who think Christianity points in a more reactionary, illiberal direction get Christianity wrong.

ReImagining Liberty is a project of The UnPopulist, and is produced by Landry Ayres. Podcast art by Sergio R. M. Duarte. Music by Kevin MacLeod.



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