Alexandre Lefebvre is a professor of politics and philosophy at the University of Sydney. He is the author of “Liberalism as a Way of Life” (Princeton University Press, 2024).
BUDAPEST, Hungary — It was a blustery February afternoon when I arrived at Central European University (CEU). The building is a vast, gleaming atrium of glass and light in the middle of the city. But what was once Eastern Eu...
In this analysis, we will:
1. Steelman: Recognize that Fidesz's actions are motivated by a vision of human flourishing, even if it is exclusionary, illiberal, or dangerous to some. This vision is presented as an alternative to the liberal values championed by institutions like CEU.
2. Pattern Scan: None detected
3. Root Cause: The underlying paradigm driving this narrative is a clash of competing moral visions for society. This conflict echoes historical patterns of ideological struggle, particu...