Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?
Friday, Jul 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Location:
Manuel’s Tavern
602 North Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
A timely examination of the radical tradition of liberal socialism and its relevance in a Trumpian era.
A Cappella Books welcomes author Matt McManus to Manuel’s Tavern in honor of his important new book, “What Is Liberal Socialism?”
This event is free and open to the public; copies of the book will be available for purchase.
About the Book
Liberalism and socialism have long been understood as mortal enemies, but both developed out of the Enlightenment and are committed to the importance of reason, freedom, and flourishing for all. In What is Liberal Socialism? Matt McManus, Florian Maiwald and Paul Crider make the case for retrieving a long-forgotten tradition of liberal socialist thought.
Looking at seminal thinkers from John Stuart Mill to Chantal Mouffe and John Rawls, the book lays out the strengths and weaknesses of liberal socialism in the context of the tumultuous 21st century, arguing that it may be an overlooked source of hope, one deserving of reconsideration in an era of right wing populism.
About the Author
Matt McManus is the author of “The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism” and “The Rise of Postmodern Conservatism” amongst other books. He's an Assistant Professor at Spelman College.
