Liberalism That Wins
A Foundation for Democratic Renewal
Releasing October 1st 2025!
Starting with the Science of Human Behaviour — A New Framework for Democratic Thought
A book for political leaders, thinkers, and practitioners — that provides a solution to the biggest problem in democratic politics: a lack of a coherent and compelling vision of the future.
This work can help reconnect the centre, strengthen democracy against illiberal movements, and develop a vision people can believe in.
Democracy is Losing the Argument
To Compete We Need Real Vision
Liberal democracy is in retreat. Inequality is deepening, trust in institutions is collapsing, and illiberal movements are filling the vacuum.
For decades, our politics has run on a post-war consensus that no longer matches reality — overextended, outdated, and incapable of solving today’s crises.
The political centre has lost its moral conviction and vision, leaving citizens with a false choice between broken orthodoxy and illiberal extremes.
Liberalism, Supported by Science
A framework grounded in human moral instincts
Liberalism That Wins introduces Scientific Liberalism — a framework grounded in how people actually think, feel, and live together.
Drawing on converging evidence from psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, and political theory, it distils a set of evolved moral instincts into a practical method for rebuilding legitimate, resilient, and competitive democratic systems.
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A Clear Path to Democratic Renewal
Develop A Powerful, Connective, Political Platform
This book gives reformers, thinkers, and engaged citizens the tools to:
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Diagnose why the current liberal model is failing.
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Understand the deep moral instincts that shape all political life.
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Reframe political debate around values that unify rather than divide.
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Design policies and institutions that feel fair, foster care, and encourage cooperation — while respecting the human need for belonging.
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By the end, you’ll have a clear, coherent framework for democratic renewal — one that can inspire trust, outcompete the extremes, and secure a liberalism that actually wins.
About the Author
Nathan J. Murphy
Nathan J. Murphy is a political thinker and philosopher working at the intersection of political theory, science, and philosophy. His work explores how evidence-based thinking can strengthen democracy in an age of crisis. He is the author of The Ideas That Rule Us and founder of Prepolitica — an organisation that applies science to political renewal.
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Be part of the "Future Liberalism" Network
We have three ways you can immediately get involved.
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Pre-order the Book: "Liberalism That Wins" is available from most decent book stores — and a few indecent ones.
Support "Project 650": We aim to send a book to every British MP. It costs us £10 to send a book — so select an MP, donate some cash, and we will do the rest.​
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FAQ
Read the book to find details on theoretical positioning and answers to anticipated objections.
Q: Is this just another version of technocratic liberalism?
A: No. Technocracy optimises for outcomes. Scientific Liberalism designs for felt legitimacy — grounded in how humans actually process fairness, care, and group belonging.
Q: Isn’t this biologically reductionist?
A: Not at all. It uses evolved instincts as a foundation, but recognises that cultures build on them in diverse, complex ways.
Q: Is this Western-centric?
A: Scientific Liberalism is psychologically universal — it offers a flexible design logic, not a fixed ideological program.
Q: Does it reject traditional liberal values?
A: It honours them — but re-roots them in moral psychology to make them more resilient, persuasive, and legitimate