

54: Why Liberalism Failed: Patrick Deneen
6 snips Oct 21, 2021
Patrick Deneen, a political theorist, explores the roots and ironies of liberalism, highlighting the dis-ease within the philosophy. He discusses how liberalism has affected different classes and turned goods like family and community into luxury items. Deneen also delves into the role of multiculturalism and reflects on the need for a successor philosophy to liberalism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Liberalism as a Rooted Political Philosophy
01:42 • 15min
The Ironies of Liberalism
16:51 • 16min
Gratitude to Listeners and Introduction to Patrick Deneen's Interview
32:30 • 1min
Liberalism, Tradition, and the Role of Multiculturalism
33:30 • 19min
Reflections on the Upending of Political Settlement and the Possibility of a Coalition
52:43 • 3min
The Failure of Universities to Advocate for the Liberal Arts and Humanities
56:02 • 2min