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August 12, 2025Journal of Open Inquiry in the Behavioral Sciences

Can Liberals Also Be Authoritarians? Comment on Conway & Houck (2025)

Richard Richard Redding

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The review explores the notion that liberals can exhibit authoritarian tendencies, which challenges common assumptions.
Authoritarianism can manifest within the context of liberal political beliefs, suggesting a nuanced view of ideology.
Conway & Houck's work prompts a reconsideration of political categorizations and their implications for societal dynamics.
This review provides critical insights into the relationship between political ideology and authoritarian behavior.

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Review addresses complexities of political ideology, highlighting potential for authoritarianism among liberals.

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Review of Conway & Houck (2025)

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68d461bc31b076d99fa60a79 https://doi.org/10.58408/issn.2992-9253.2025.04.03.0002

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