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"If you’re on the egalitarian left and want generous out-group care, two things are essential: a strong, legitimate democracy and the ability to win and hold power. There’s a straightforward utilitarian argument here – out-group care must be sustainable and must not undermine democracy. Strong borders and clear rules can enable a generous centre."
"This article is timely and intellectually rich. It tackles the crisis of legitimacy facing liberal democracy and attempts to rebuild its foundations by grounding them in evolved human instincts. The author’s framework — centred on the “four questions of group” and the instincts of fairness, cooperation, care, and group preference — is both original and clearly articulated. The theme is highly relevant to contemporary debates about democratic decline"
Type: Peer-reviewed Article
Outlet: What To Do About Now
Title: The Future of Democracy Lies in Our Instincts
Blind Review
"Conservatives have long understood that politics must work with, not against, human nature. But too often modern liberalism has neglected the moral instincts that give people a sense of belonging, cohesion, and purpose. By recognising all four instincts together, Conservatives can reconnect with voters without abandoning their principles...."
Type: Article
Outlet: Conservative Home
Title: Nathan J Murphy: A Conservative path to Scientific Liberalism
"Murphy nails a convincing, well written and brilliantly researched grounding. For a 100-page shot into the political sphere this work is definitely worth a read – and one which will hopefully trigger deeper thought in those that read it."
Type: Book Review
Outlet: The Political Inquiry
Title: A New Liberalism for a New Age?
Tom Egerton
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