He used to consider himself a "classical liberal" and still says he "defaults" to that position but no longer considers that a hard philosophical position.
Reading between the lines, I think he's looking for pragmatic ways to make classical liberal assumptions hold to the maximum extent possible.
I think he's developed a much more complete world view where freedom has to be accompanied by responsibility. The free-er you are, the more responsible you are for maintaining your own moral standards.
He's also pointed out that you're never really free from hierarchy or responsibility. As a "free man" he's obligated to his wife, children, and community.
He's coming around slowly, but surely.
Spez: This spurred an interview with Carl by Auron.
Did he used to be leftist or something? I just started listening to their podcast and he said something like that.
He used to consider himself a "classical liberal" and still says he "defaults" to that position but no longer considers that a hard philosophical position.
Reading between the lines, I think he's looking for pragmatic ways to make classical liberal assumptions hold to the maximum extent possible.
I think he's developed a much more complete world view where freedom has to be accompanied by responsibility. The free-er you are, the more responsible you are for maintaining your own moral standards.
The next step is understanding who can thrive under freedom… and who cannot.
He's also pointed out that you're never really free from hierarchy or responsibility. As a "free man" he's obligated to his wife, children, and community.