Matt McManus - Is Liberal Socialism An Oxymoron?

Matt Bufton speaks with Matt McManus about the philosophical foundations of liberalism and socialism, exploring how these two traditions intersect and diverge. They discuss McManus’ work on the political theory of liberal socialism, the historical tensions between the two ideologies, and the ways in which contemporary political movements reflect aspects of both. The conversation also touches on critiques of classical liberal thought, the role of the state in economic justice, and the potential for a synthesis between liberal and socialist principles.

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References

1. The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism by Matt McManus

   • https://www.routledge.com/The-Political-Theory-of-Liberal-Socialism/McManus/p/book/9781032647234?srsltid=AfmBOorDPxbjpTmpCJ2dgOznjWaxh8s53bHfYJ9odk360mjLFnf77MK_ 

2. A Critical Legal Examination of Liberalism and Liberal Rights by Matt McManus

   • https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-61025-8 

3. Liberalism and Socialism: Mortal Enemies or Embittered Kin? (Edited by Matt McManus)

   • https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-79537-5

4. Why Socialists Shouldn’t Reject Liberalism An interview with
   Matt McManus (Jacobin Magazine)

   • https://jacobin.com/2024/08/socialism-liberalism-mill-marx-moyn 

5. Matt's portfolio on Academia.edu 

   • https://umich.academia.edu/MatthewMcManus 

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