Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler

Regime Change? A Future Beyond Classical Liberalism and Its Legacy? — A Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen

Mar 20, 2024

Albert Mohler engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, professor at the University of Notre Dame, discussing critiques of liberalism, societal transformations, challenges faced by conservatives, and rethinking American conservative thinking. They also explore the importance of attire, navigating complex relationships between liberalism, Protestantism, and Catholicism, and the significance of tradition and hope in current discussions.

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Deneen's 'Regime Change' delves into critiques of liberalism, aiming for a post-liberal future.

Societal transformations reflect progressive left's hopes, impacting gender roles and family structures.

Classical liberalism contrasts with progressive left on individual liberties, challenging conservative values in societal settings.

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Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen

The podcast presents a conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, focusing on his book 'Regime Change, Toward a Post Liberal Future.' The discussion delves into how the new book follows up on the criticisms of his previous work 'Why Liberalism Failed,' aiming to articulate a path forward from the current political situation. Deneen reflects on the upheavals in politics and the challenges to the liberal order, highlighting the convergence between classical and progressive liberals amidst political changes.

Introduction

3min

Critique of Liberalism and Societal Transformations

31min

Exploring Capital Accumulation and Social Erosion in Communities

5min

Rethinking American Conservative Thinking

18min

The Importance of Attire and Manners in Conveying Commitment and Aspiration

2min

Navigating Complex Relationships: Liberalism, Protestantism, and Catholicism

4min

Exploring Tradition and Hope in Conversations

2min

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.

In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with the David A. Potenziani Memorial College Chair of Constitutional Studies and Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, Patrick J. Deneen. They discuss Dr. Deneen’s most recent book, “Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future.”
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Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler

Regime Change? A Future Beyond Classical Liberalism and Its Legacy? — A Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen

Analysis of societal transformations

Discussion on classical liberalism

Analysis of political upheavals

Importance of social forms and distinctions

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts