Moral Politics

How Liberals and Conservatives Think

George Lakoff

The book explores the cognitive frameworks that underpin conservative and liberal thought, arguing that their respective moral understandings are rooted in the metaphor of the nation as a family, with conservatives adopting a strict father model and liberals a nurturing parent model. It delves into how these metaphors shape attitudes on various issues, from social welfare to national defense, and influence political discourse and policy.

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Whose Freedom?

The Battle over America's Most Important Idea

George Lakoff

The book examines the concept of freedom from a progressive perspective, challenging conservative notions and arguing that the political right has co-opted the term to serve its own agenda. It delves into the ways language shapes political thought and offers a framework for progressives to reclaim the narrative on freedom in American discourse.

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