I think that there is a core set of shared values that liberals have to embrace. You know, if they don't believe in a rule of law, they don't believe in the fundamental legitimacy of their constitutional order, that's a big problem. But as I said, probably the strongest argument in favor of liberalism is this pragmatic one. That this is something that allows pluralistic diverse societies to live in peace with one another.Francis FukuyamaClick Here to Join Patreon and Access the Bonus Episode with Final Thoughts on the Last Three Episodes on LiberalismMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:47Interpretation of Liberalism - 3:04Liberalism and Democracy - 17:15Conservative Critique - 26:22Threats to Liberalism - 39:16Key LinksLiberalism and its Discontents by Francis FukuyamaThe End of History and the Last Man by Francis FukuyamaLearn more about Francis FukuyamaDemocracy Paradox PodcastMichael Walzer on Liberal as an AdjectivePatrick Deneen Offers a Powerful Critique of LiberalismMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracyDemocracy Paradox is part of the Amazon Affiliates Program and earns commissions on items purchased from links to the Amazon website. All links are to recommended books discussed in the podcast or referenced in the blog.Support the show