Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

Liberalism is, I think, resurgent. One reason is that more and more people are so painfully aware of the alternative.

Liberalism is, I think, resurgent. One reason is that more a

Summary

The quote suggests that liberalism is gaining ground due to people's increasing awareness of the undesirable alternative beliefs or ideologies. The speaker believes that as more individuals become acutely aware of the consequences or drawbacks associated with alternative ideologies, they are gravitating towards liberalism as a preferable option. Ultimately, the quote implies that liberalism's resurgence is partially a result of people's negative experiences or perceptions of other ideologies.

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By John Kenneth Galbraith

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