Liberalism and Legitimacy: An Indictment (original) (raw)

The paper critiques the foundational principles of liberalism, asserting that its emphasis on individual autonomy and negative freedom leads to a commodified understanding of human life and a problematic public philosophy. By analyzing notable thinkers like Michael Sandel and Ronald Dworkin, it highlights the inconsistency within liberal values and the limitations they impose on ethical considerations and political accountability. The author calls for a more profound discourse on the implications of liberalism and suggests the need for a dialectic approach to action that addresses the liberal disorder.