Libertarian-Conservative Fusionism and What It Isn't

Day 2
Session 4
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5:05 PM

Most political junkies think of "fusionism" as a nickname for the Cold War-era political coalition of economic libertarians and religious traditionalists, but that understanding is subtly mistaken. In reality, fusionism was a marriage not of two groups but of two value sets. A fusionist is someone who sees both freedom and virtue as prerequisites for a good life and a flourishing society. Come learn about this sadly forgotten but uniquely American idea.

Recommended Readings

https://reason.com/2021/02/10/is-there-a-future-for-fusionism/

Course Years:

2025,
2023

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