El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo.

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Title:	El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo. (Spanish).
Authors:	Aparicio González, Javier
Source:	Humanitas (07172168). verano2022, Vol. 25 Issue 99, p244-247. 4p.
Subjects:	EL liberalismo herido: Reivindicacion de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo (Book), SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, LASSALLE, Jose Maria, WEALTH inequality, AUTHORITARIANISM, TRUMPISM, LIBERALISM, NEOLIBERALISM, NONFICTION, MIDDLE class, STRAUSS, Leo, 1899-1973, TRUMP, Donald, 1946-, LE Pen, Marine, 1968-, TERRORISM, ALT-Right
Abstract (English):	The text is a review of the book "El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo" (The Wounded Liberalism. Reclaiming Freedom against the Nostalgia of Authoritarianism) written by José María Lasalle. The author analyzes the decline of liberalism in the face of neoliberalism and argues that we are in a moment of humanity's refoundation. Lasalle vindicates the role of old liberals and criticizes defenders of neoliberalism. He also highlights the importance of the democratization of liberalism and its role in the consolidation of individual freedom. The text mentions the crisis of the Welfare State and the cultural war between liberals and neoliberals. The text talks about how the ideas of neoliberal thinkers have shaped globalization in recent years. It is mentioned that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led to an authoritarian turn in neoliberalism, influenced by the thinking of Leo Strauss. This resulted in presidential caesarism, military operations without prior declaration of war, and the emergence of an ideological nationalism marked by polarization. Additionally, it is mentioned that the 2008 crisis exacerbated inequality and wealth concentration, leading to the demoralization of Western middle classes. The influence of social networks in the spread of fear speeches and conspiracy theories is also highlighted. Finally, the emergence of the Alternative Right and its connection with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Bolsonaro, Marine Le Pen, Salvini, and Abascal is mentioned. The author argues that Trumpism has hybridized neoliberal thinking with fascism, representing a threat to democracy and peaceful coexistence. [Extracted from the article]
Abstract (Spanish):	El texto es una reseña del libro "El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo" escrito por José María Lasalle. El autor analiza el declive del liberalismo frente al neoliberalismo y argumenta que nos encontramos en un momento refundacional de la humanidad. Lasalle reivindica el papel de los viejos liberales y critica a los defensores del neoliberalismo. También destaca la importancia de la democratización del liberalismo y su papel en la consolidación de la libertad individual. El texto menciona la crisis del Estado de Bienestar y la guerra cultural entre liberales y neoliberales. El texto habla sobre cómo las ideas de los pensadores neoliberales han dado forma a la globalización en los últimos años. Se menciona que los atentados terroristas del 11 de septiembre de 2001 llevaron a un giro autoritario del neoliberalismo, influenciado por el pensamiento de Leo Strauss. Esto resultó en el cesarismo presidencial, operaciones militares sin declaración de guerra previa y el surgimiento de un nacionalismo ideológico marcado por la polarización. Además, se menciona que la crisis de 2008 exacerbó la desigualdad y la concentración de la riqueza, lo que llevó a la desmoralización de las clases medias occidentales. También se destaca la influencia de las redes sociales en la difusión de discursos de miedo y teorías de conspiración. Finalmente, se menciona la aparición de la Alternative Right y su conexión con líderes mundiales como Donald Trump, Bolsonaro, Marine Le Pen, Salvini y Abascal. El autor argumenta que el trumpismo ha hibridado el pensamiento neoliberal con el fascismo, lo que representa una amenaza para la democracia y la convivencia pacífica. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:	The text is a review of the book "El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo" (The Wounded Liberalism. Reclaiming Freedom against the Nostalgia of Authoritarianism) written by José María Lasalle. The author analyzes the decline of liberalism in the face of neoliberalism and argues that we are in a moment of humanity's refoundation. Lasalle vindicates the role of old liberals and criticizes defenders of neoliberalism. He also highlights the importance of the democratization of liberalism and its role in the consolidation of individual freedom. The text mentions the crisis of the Welfare State and the cultural war between liberals and neoliberals. The text talks about how the ideas of neoliberal thinkers have shaped globalization in recent years. It is mentioned that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led to an authoritarian turn in neoliberalism, influenced by the thinking of Leo Strauss. This resulted in presidential caesarism, military operations without prior declaration of war, and the emergence of an ideological nationalism marked by polarization. Additionally, it is mentioned that the 2008 crisis exacerbated inequality and wealth concentration, leading to the demoralization of Western middle classes. The influence of social networks in the spread of fear speeches and conspiracy theories is also highlighted. Finally, the emergence of the Alternative Right and its connection with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Bolsonaro, Marine Le Pen, Salvini, and Abascal is mentioned. The author argues that Trumpism has hybridized neoliberal thinking with fascism, representing a threat to democracy and peaceful coexistence. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:	07172168