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John Gray Slams Liberalism: A Crumbling Ideology

7/24/2025

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John Gray passionately critiques liberalism, labeling it a flawed ideology steeped in outdated religious salvation concepts, now crumbling under global power shifts. Echoing this sentiment, Andy Owen highlights how liberalism's lofty ideals have contributed to its downfall. Gray's insightful works, like "The New Leviathans," delve into history's cyclical patterns and humanity's relentless search for meaning.

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John Gray passionately critiques liberalism, labeling it a flawed ideology steeped in outdated religious salvation concepts, now crumbling under global power shifts. Echoing this sentiment, Andy Owen highlights how liberalism's lofty ideals have contributed to its downfall. Gray's insightful works, like "The New Leviathans," delve into history's cyclical patterns and humanity's relentless search for meaning.