Pierre Valentin is best known for dissecting the revolutionary nature of wokism in his first book, published last year by Gallimard. The 26-year-old essayist has since launched «Transmission», a YouTube channel to interest his generation in intellectuals.
Liberalism doesn't claim to say everything. It only answers the question of the political organization of society, which must be based on respect for negative freedoms. This in no way precludes a positive and complementary conception of freedom.
Among the various forms of feminism, two main currents can be identified. The universalists, like Elisabeth Badinter, believe that women should have the same individual rights as men. The others, faithful to a more recent narrative, make friends with Islamists in the name of their communitarianism - and don't stop at this paradox.
In this month's editorial, Jonas Follonier continues his debate with editorial writer Olivier Delacrétaz, who responded in «La Nation» to his plea for moderate skepticism.
The association is a remedy for the inward-looking nature of democratic regimes, where the dependence on others that prevailed in feudal regimes has been eroded. It also enables its members to commit themselves beyond their personal interests, without having to go through the State.
Paid signature-gathering has the disadvantage of favoring those with the most resources. However, banning this practice would have even worse consequences, further distancing Swiss-style direct democracy from its original spirit.
The way a question is posed plays a major role in public debate. This underestimated dimension of contemporary discussions in particular explains many of its outcomes. Confusion has taken its toll on the debate of ideas in recent times.
He defines himself as a classic liberal. That alone makes him an original personality in the French media world. Interview with economist Jean-Marc Daniel on the fiftieth anniversary of his country's public deficit.
The New Popular Front, which came first in Sunday's second round of early legislative elections, does not have an absolute majority in the Assembly. France is right-wing, and Emmanuel Macron will have to take this into account when appointing the Prime Minister.
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