

Why Liberalism Failed w/ Patrick Deneen
45 snips Oct 15, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Patrick Deneen, a political theory professor at the University of Notre Dame and author, critiques the failures of liberalism. He explores how its evolution led to a freedom centered on personal desires rather than virtue. Deneen compares societal changes to a boiling frog, warning of cultural degradation masked as progress. He advocates for a resurgence of traditional values and community engagement, arguing that true freedom must intertwine with virtue and moral responsibility. His insights reveal a path forward amid the challenges of modern society.
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Pre-Modern vs. Modern Liberty
- Pre-modern liberty meant self-command and discipline, aligning with classical and Christian thought.
- Modern liberty shifted to individual freedom from constraints, pursuing desires.
Partial Truths
- Marxism and liberalism correctly identify aspects of human nature but not the whole story.
- Liberalism acknowledges human brokenness but misses selflessness and solidarity.
Reshaping the World
- Liberalism reshaped the world by prioritizing individual liberty and rejecting virtue.
- It redefined nature as something to be mastered and manipulated, not stewarded.