Ep. 366: War Keynes ein (Post-)Liberaler?
Summary
This episode explores post-liberalism by analyzing John Maynard Keynes’ 1925 essay “Am I a Liberal?” The hosts discuss Keynes’ rejection of laissez-faire economics and class politics in favor of technocratic management and social stability. They contrast his vision with modern left and right post-liberal critiques of liberal democracy, while also addressing the AfD and reviewing literature.
Topics discussed
Intro: Ad spend, bullspend, and podcast welcome
Defining Post-Liberalism and introducing Keynes
Post-liberal currents and the critique of technocracy
Keynes' class background and rejection of class politics
Expertocracy, intellectuals, and the role of elites
Harmonizing capital and labor vs. Marxist envy
Keynes on the Liberal Party and historical liberalism
SPD's Godesberg Program and the Volkspartei model
The end of laissez-faire and Keynes' global perspective
Five points of new liberalism: Peace and State
Technocratic institutions and democratic sovereignty
Private morality, sexuality, and social liberalism
Economic management vs. private freedom
Drug policy, stabilization, and avoiding extremes
Monetary policy as the core of new liberalism
The End of Laissez-Faire and autonomous institutions
Outro: Tour dates and upcoming events
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