Postliberalism
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A theology that emphasizes a narrative presentation of the Christian faith; postliberal theology. countable, uncountable
"[…] I will argue that the centrality of this conception of truth in postliberalism should lead the theologian to question the validity and usefulness of Lindbeck’s broader research program."
- 2 A political philosophy that critiques and opposes liberalism, particularly as it developed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. countable, uncountable
"So the right of 2023 needs a theory for why, up till now, its elite-replacement effort has been so disappointing. And postliberalism tends to offers two answers, both connected to the baleful influence of libertarianism."
Example
More examples"[…] I will argue that the centrality of this conception of truth in postliberalism should lead the theologian to question the validity and usefulness of Lindbeck’s broader research program."
Etymology
From postliberal + -ism.
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