Doe Quote by John Steele Gordon
“Not only does the liberal paradigm not even come close to agreeing with the social and economic reality on the ground today, worse, it has largely congealed into a political religion. . .”
About This Quote
Source Article: Economic Commentary, 2015
The liberal worldview has become dogmatic, ignoring real socioeconomic conditions.
In simple terms: Liberal ideas act like a religion, ignoring reality.
Question prevailing political doctrines.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- public debate
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all liberalism dogmatic?
- How can policies reflect ground realities?
Overgeneralizes all liberal thought.