John Rawls’s liberal critique of capitalism

Plus: A striking visual poem of past love Today in [Aeon]( [Psyche]( Friday 11 August 2023 It’s often taken for granted that liberalism and capitalism go hand in hand. But as this clear and persuasive [Essay]( demonstrates, drawing on the theories of John Rawls, that is hardly the case. In fact, if liberalism is to survive and thrive it needs to overcome the damaging effects of capitalism. – Sam Dresser, Senior Editor Political philosophy Essay [Liberalism against capitalism]( [The work of John Rawls shows that liberal values of equality and freedom are fundamentally incompatible with capitalism]( by Colin Bradley An exclusive Psyche Film premiere, the acclaimed animation [Shadow of the Butterflies]( portrays a young woman navigating a forest where winged creatures transform into metaphors for nostalgia, longing and regret. The filmmaker Sofia El Khyari provides the hand-drawn visuals and the original poetry and music, and depicts complex emotions in a manner both deeply intimate and universal. – Adam D’Arpino, Head of Video Memory and nostalgia Film [Butterflies are reborn as memories of a past love in this striking visual poem]( 9 minutes [Share this newsletter with a friend]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Twitter icon]( You have received this email because you signed up to the Aeon+Psyche Newsletter list. © Aeon Media Group Ltd 2023. Level 5, 100 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia. [PRIVACY POLICY](  |  [CONTACT US](  |  [PREFERENCES](  |  [UNSUBSCRIBE](