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Classical Liberalism vs. Conservatism vs. Libertarianism
Dave Rubin explains the differences between classical liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism, highlighting that the government should get out of the way so people can be as free as possible, while acknowledging that some people are luckier than others, or work harder, but we are all humans. The main difference between classical liberalism and libertarianism is that a libertarian would disassemble the government completely.
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Ruben, a former progressive, discusses his current beliefs in classical liberalism, which are more closely aligned with libertarianism and conservatism, and why he left the left.
12:26 - 14:56 (02:29)
Summary
Ruben, a former progressive, discusses his current beliefs in classical liberalism, which are more closely aligned with libertarianism and conservatism, and why he left the left.
ChapterClassical Liberalism vs. Conservatism vs. Libertarianism
Episode#164 - Dave Rubin - Going From Woke To Awake
PodcastModern Wisdom
The only real difference between classical liberalism and libertarianism is that if you take libertarianism to its extreme, you would be disassembling the government everywhere, whereas conservatism tends to have a more religious view of the world, leading to conservative views on some social issues.
14:56 - 19:48 (04:52)
Summary
The only real difference between classical liberalism and libertarianism is that if you take libertarianism to its extreme, you would be disassembling the government everywhere, whereas conservatism tends to have a more religious view of the world, leading to conservative views on some social issues.