> He accuses Hayek of advancing a vision of society that prioritizes profit over human dignity and cultural continuity, framing it as an inadequate response to the complex needs of human communities.
Well the concept of "dignity" itself comes from the classical liberal framework.
> Liberalism, he contends, isolates individuals by prioritizing self-interest and reducing social bonds to contractual relationships.
People are going to be self-interested under any system. What classic liberalism does is channel that self-interest into a socially productive direction.
It's so prosperous yet people aren't even breeding. mental health conditions are rampant. It's literally killing our souls. "prosperity" is subjective here. Yes, there is material wealth but clearly we're not prosperous enough in health and spirit if we lack the desire to breed and pass this "prosperity" on to future generations.
> He accuses Hayek of advancing a vision of society that prioritizes profit over human dignity and cultural continuity, framing it as an inadequate response to the complex needs of human communities.
Well the concept of "dignity" itself comes from the classical liberal framework.
> Liberalism, he contends, isolates individuals by prioritizing self-interest and reducing social bonds to contractual relationships.
People are going to be self-interested under any system. What classic liberalism does is channel that self-interest into a socially productive direction.
"If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?"
Classical liberalism morphed into what we have today. You're trying to board a sinking ship. We're entering a post-liberal world.
> Classical liberalism morphed into what we have today.
The most prosperous society in history.
It's so prosperous yet people aren't even breeding. mental health conditions are rampant. It's literally killing our souls. "prosperity" is subjective here. Yes, there is material wealth but clearly we're not prosperous enough in health and spirit if we lack the desire to breed and pass this "prosperity" on to future generations.