Liberalism of the 21st century must be pessimistic

Liberalism of the 21st century must be pessimistic. If you prefer, you can say “real”. The maximum requirements for virtues, like the maximum requirements for political participation or economical redistribution, will be disastrous. Just like it did in the past. "Enoughness" should be a liberal slogan in morality, economy and politics," writes Alan S. Kahan.