Bird's Eye - Socialism, Social Democracy, and Thought Experiments: Can Big Government Deliver a Healthy Democracy?
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On this episode, Harry and Philip dive into the big questions, "How can we balance liberalism and democracy?" and "Can a big government aimed at protecting equality keep the system alive?" If you've ever wondered about the strengths and weaknesses of big government in building a healthy democratic society, join us and tune in!
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If you're interested in learning more about this subject and the writings we discuss in the episode:
“The rise and fall of market socialism in Yugoslavia,” by Milica Uvalic.
“The Life and Death of Yugoslav Socialism,” by James Robertson in Jacobin.
A Theory of Justice, by John Rawls.
“On the Jewish Question,” by Karl Marx.
“Economic Democracy: A Worthy Socialism that Would Really Work,” by David Schweickart in Science and Society.
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