Moral Relativism and Liberalism – Thomas Sowell

„An e-mail from a reader says that liberals like to take the moral high ground, even though their own moral relativism means that there is no moral high ground.“

Thomas SowellThomas Sowell critiques the contradiction of moral relativism in liberalism based on a reader's e-mail.
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Thomas Sowell is an American economist and social philosopher known for his conservative views and economic writings.

This sentence highlights the contradiction in liberalism regarding morality and relativism.


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Thomas Sowell (born 1930) is an American economist, social theorist, and author. He is known for his extensive studies and critical views on economic and social issues, including politics, culture, and race relations.

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