Today, the term liberalism is very broad, referring to countless numbers of ideas within differing contexts. However, the term ‘liberal’ - when used by a westerner - is often referring to the apparent doctrines which underlie American culture and society. Progressive leftists will gravitate toward newer forms of liberalism, or neo-liberalism, which often have a utopian vision. More radical leftist (such as the Marxists) can also fall under the category of ‘neo-liberal’, although a distinction should be made between the highly ideological New Left, and the progressive members of the old left. A pivotal moment came in the 1960s, when neo-Marxist thinkers such as Herbert Marcuse and his followers adopted such labels as the ‘New Left’ or the ‘New Liberals’, and did away with tainted labels such as Marxist, or Communist.
The Failure of Liberty
The Failure of Liberty
The Failure of Liberty
Today, the term liberalism is very broad, referring to countless numbers of ideas within differing contexts. However, the term ‘liberal’ - when used by a westerner - is often referring to the apparent doctrines which underlie American culture and society. Progressive leftists will gravitate toward newer forms of liberalism, or neo-liberalism, which often have a utopian vision. More radical leftist (such as the Marxists) can also fall under the category of ‘neo-liberal’, although a distinction should be made between the highly ideological New Left, and the progressive members of the old left. A pivotal moment came in the 1960s, when neo-Marxist thinkers such as Herbert Marcuse and his followers adopted such labels as the ‘New Left’ or the ‘New Liberals’, and did away with tainted labels such as Marxist, or Communist.