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Liberalism Unveiled: Forging a New Third Way in Singapore

Bryan Cheang, Donovan Choy

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Reimagining Singapore's future through classical liberalism.

If you're keen on understanding different political perspectives or have a particular interest in Singapore's governance, this book could be quite the eye-opener. With its critical analysis of both the right and left's approaches to Singapore's political landscape, it offers a novel "third way" that advocates for intellectual humility and limited government. It's an invitation to consider a more competitive yet balanced societal structure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Liberalism Unveiled: Forging a New Third Way in Singapore

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ISBN: 9789811220746
Date of Publication: 2021-01-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Economics, Philosophy, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 7 readers)

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Since 1965, Singapore has been propelled to the dizzying heights of first-world prosperity. Yet, the People's Action Party's signature style of technocratic elitism has come under increasing criticism by a new generation of left-leaning progressive scholars and activists condemning the excesses of neoliberalism. The PAP's mode of governance that prioritizes economic growth is criticised in favour of a vaguely European-style welfare state and greater state intervention. Bryan Cheang and Donovan Choy break this traditional pro-PAP versus anti-PAP dichotomy by providing a fresh classical liberal perspective. The authors contend that both sides discern only parts of the political puzzle correctly. This book envisions a new path forward for Singapore's policy-making, one characterised by greater competition and freedom. It critiques the conservative-right through a fresh take on the philosophical underpinnings of the "Singapore Consensus": communitarianism, meritocracy and technocracy. The authors also engage with the new social democratic orthodoxy, demonstrating the dangers of egalitarian interventions and state-based environmentalism. Applying the interdisciplinary insights of political philosophy and political economy, this novel account recommends epistemic liberalism, a system of governance based on intellectual humility, limited government, and decentralisation. Graduate students and academics in these fields will find it insightful, especially those who investigate Singaporean issues in these disciplines. Reasonably informed, non-academic audience will find the book insightful,
 

Reimagining Singapore's future through classical liberalism.

If you're keen on understanding different political perspectives or have a particular interest in Singapore's governance, this book could be quite the eye-opener. With its critical analysis of both the right and left's approaches to Singapore's political landscape, it offers a novel "third way" that advocates for intellectual humility and limited government. It's an invitation to consider a more competitive yet balanced societal structure.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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