Book · 2023 · Philosophy
The New Leviathans
Thoughts After Liberalism
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I'm happy to recommend all of John's books including the new one, The New Leviathans Thoughts After Liberalism.
Tyler Cowen · Conversations with Tyler · Nov 2023 Listen at 1:00:53 Why people recommend it
The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism is a philosophical work by John Gray that examines the current state of liberalism, political pessimism, and modern society. The book was featured prominently on an episode of Conversations with Tyler, where host Tyler Cowen engaged the author in a deep discussion about its core themes. Cowen began the interview by referencing the exact title of the new publication and later used its subtitle to ask about the future of education and what should be taught to young people if traditional liberalism has run its course. During the conversation, John Gray explained the unique structure of his current book, noting that rather than following a traditional linear argument divided into standard chapters and theses, the text is composed of short sections containing historical vignettes, character sketches, and philosophical arguments. At the conclusion of the episode, Cowen offered a strong endorsement of the author's entire body of work, specifically highlighting this latest title as a recommended read for listeners interested in political theory and contemporary philosophy.
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Tyler Cowen I'm happy to recommend all of John's books including the new one, The New Leviathans Thoughts After Liberal… 3
“Now your new book, it is called The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism.”
“If liberalism is indeed done, as the subtitle of your new book suggests, Thoughts After Liberalism, what is it exactly we should teach young people?”
“I'm happy to recommend all of John's books including the new one, The New Leviathans Thoughts After Liberalism.”
John Gray So my current book, like several of my recent books, is not organized in theses or chapters or There are ar… 1
“So my current book, like several of my recent books, is not organized in theses or chapters or There are arguments and facts, I hope, plenty, but it's organized in short sections, some of them vignettes of historical events or persons, some of them arguments from within philosophy itself.”
