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Full Idea
Neo-liberals like Hayek agreed that the cornerstones of Western civilization were the pluralism of the free market, the primacy of private property rights, and freedom of speech.
Gist of Idea
Western civilization depends on a fully free market, private property, and free speech
Source
Will Hutton (This Time No Mistakes [2024], 2)
Book Ref
Cochrane,Tom: 'The Aesthetic Value of the World' [OUP 2021], p.37
A Reaction
This has gradually turned into freedom of exploitation, massive inequality of property, and the claimed right to articulate hatred. Still, I'm sure they meant well.
| 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] |