Liberalism vs. Leftism (w/ Akiva Malamet)

September 07, 2022 00:49:50
Liberalism vs. Leftism (w/ Akiva Malamet)
ReImagining Liberty
Liberalism vs. Leftism (w/ Akiva Malamet)

Sep 07 2022 | 00:49:50

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Show Notes

What's the relationship between libertarianism or radical liberalism and the ideas of the left? Most place them in clear and direct opposition, and argue that liberty advocates should have more affinity for conservatism, at least in its American variety.


My guest today argues otherwise. Akiva Malamet (@akiva_malamet), a writer and philosopher, and contributor to my old website, Libertarianism.org.


We discuss the shared concerns those of us who see radical liberty have with the political left, but also draw important distinctions between socialism and liberalism.


(Here’s the article on libertarian and leftist views of power that Akiva and I discuss.)


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


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