Liberalism That Wins
In this book, Nathan J. Murphy tackles one of the defining questions of our time: why is democracy losing trust, and how can we rebuild it so it lasts?
He sets out a new framework — Scientific Liberalism — which combines insights from moral psychology and evolutionary science to design political systems that work with human nature, not against it. By starting from the way people actually think, feel, and cooperate, Murphy shows how we can create institutions that are more legitimate, more adaptive, and more resilient in the face of crisis.
Along the way, he explores four core moral instincts — fairness, care, cooperation, and belonging — and reveals how they shape our political choices, our social bonds, and our sense of legitimacy. The result is a political philosophy grounded in evidence, capable of bridging divides, and ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The book brings together research from behavioural science, anthropology, sociology, neuroscience, history, and political theory, distilling decades of scholarship into an actionable blueprint for democratic renewal.
It concludes with practical design principles for political systems, movements, and reforms that can strengthen democracy against extremes, reunite the democratic centre, and offer a vision people can believe in.
Liberalism That Wins is essential reading for:
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Citizens who want to understand why democracies falter and how they can be renewed.
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Reformers, activists, and policymakers seeking a science-based framework for political change.
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Thinkers and writers interested in the intersection of politics, philosophy, and human nature.
Book information:
Title: Liberalism That Wins
Author: Nathan J Murphy
ISBN (Print): 978-1-0686110-2-5
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-0686110-3-2
Pages: 111
Published by: Prepolitica (October 2025)
