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Full Idea
European liberal democracy is battling for the separation of powers, freedom of the press, rule of law, an independent judiciary, respect for human rights, and a rules-based international order.
Gist of Idea
Liberalism wants separate powers, press freedom, independence and rule of law, and rights
Source
Will Hutton (This Time No Mistakes [2024], 1)
Book Ref
Cochrane,Tom: 'The Aesthetic Value of the World' [OUP 2021], p.20
A Reaction
A useful summary of liberal institutions, sought by the European Union, and opposed by British right-wing Brexiteers. 'Freedom' of the press needs a bit of thought.
| 24158 | Liberalism wants separate powers, press freedom, independence and rule of law, and rights [Hutton] |
| 24157 | Societies should celebrate individual agency, but not mere self-interest [Hutton] |
| 24155 | Capitalism has boom and bust, inequality of power and wealth, and a love of monopoly [Hutton] |
| 24156 | Capitalism is the best system for innovation, opportunity and better living standards [Hutton] |
| 24159 | Western civilization depends on a fully free market, private property, and free speech [Hutton] |