A speech by Tony Blair
"Some have argued that "third way" politics is defined by what it is not -- neither right nor left. That misunderstands our approach. It is modern social democracy, set firmly in the tradition of progressive left politics but drawing on the heritage of Keynes, Beveridge and Lloyd George as well as Attlee, Bevin and Bevan."
Interesting, in setting out both the social democrat and liberal heritage of third wayism. Of course Blair mentions only Brits. Interesting though that he mentions 5 pols and an economist (granted one who thought more broadly)
who else belongs on this list??
Im thinking of JS Mill, for sure, (thanks Azazel )
Among yanks, i think of the pragmatists - James, dewey and successors. I think Samuelson especially among more recent economists. On international policy i think 2 more pols - Wilson and Gladstone, are hard to avoid. And perhaps Gladstone more generally. Id love to get a Hegelian in there, reflecting my own personal inclinations, but i dont know who - Fukuyama is too Neo-con. as you see im pulling from all over pols, philosophers, econs, etc - and any period from the early 19thc to today.
Your ideas?
"Some have argued that "third way" politics is defined by what it is not -- neither right nor left. That misunderstands our approach. It is modern social democracy, set firmly in the tradition of progressive left politics but drawing on the heritage of Keynes, Beveridge and Lloyd George as well as Attlee, Bevin and Bevan."
Interesting, in setting out both the social democrat and liberal heritage of third wayism. Of course Blair mentions only Brits. Interesting though that he mentions 5 pols and an economist (granted one who thought more broadly)
who else belongs on this list??
Im thinking of JS Mill, for sure, (thanks Azazel )
Among yanks, i think of the pragmatists - James, dewey and successors. I think Samuelson especially among more recent economists. On international policy i think 2 more pols - Wilson and Gladstone, are hard to avoid. And perhaps Gladstone more generally. Id love to get a Hegelian in there, reflecting my own personal inclinations, but i dont know who - Fukuyama is too Neo-con. as you see im pulling from all over pols, philosophers, econs, etc - and any period from the early 19thc to today.
Your ideas?
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