Excerpt: /375/ From Hyperliberalism to the Grayzone

On John Gray's The New Leviathans.

 

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We discuss the British post-liberal philosopher's new book, looking at his background, ideological journey, and why he might be of interest. We also ask:

• How does John Gray use Hobbes and the idea of a Leviathan?
• What is a "state of nature", and what would an artificial state of nature be?
• Is Gray right in this characterization of liberalism?
• Is hyperliberalism the product of liberalism's decay?
• What is postliberalism and how does Gray’s project fit with it?

Readings:

• The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism, John Gray
• Pseudo-Leviathans, George Hoare, Damage