# The Free Spirits of Liberalism

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/free-thoughts/the-free-spirits-of-liberalism>

**By** Steven Pittz, Trevor Burrus, Aaron Ross Powell

**Published:** October 23, 2020

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Steven Pittz joins the show to discuss if liberalism has enabled us to be free spirits.

## Shownotes:

Steven Pittz defines what a free spirit is in addition to detailing how liberalism affects our ability to connect to our spirituality. Some argue that liberalism has detached us from a sense of meaning, but is that true?

Has liberalism made us detached from spiritualism? What is spiritual fullness?

## Further Reading:

[Recovering the Liberal Spirit: Nietzsche, Individuality, and Spiritual Freedom](https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Liberal-Spirit-Nietzsche-Individuality/dp/1438479778), written by Steven Pittz.

[Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community](https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046), written by Robert Putnam