Catholic Liberalism: An Anti-Populist Proposal

Abstract

This paper explores the axiological convergence between classical liberalism and Catholic Social Thought CST The paper argues that CST and classical liberals should build on their complementary values to strengthen public support for liberal democracy and a free-market economy among Catholic voters and in society at large Although populist regimes in particular far-right conservative nationalists portray liberalism as an antithesis of Catholicism this paper shows that there is a broad consensus between the two traditions digitalization and the Internet of Things - may mitigate the social economic and labor impacts of an aging society