Why Liberalism Failed
Patrick J. Deneen
Explore the provocative analysis of the political ideology that shapes the modern world in this timeless book. Liberalism may seem like the natural end-state of political evolution, but Patrick Deneen argues that it is an ideology with inherent contradictions. From unequal rights to the rise of the far-reaching state system, liberalism's successes are ultimately breeding its own failures. With insights from President Barack Obama, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the challenges facing liberal democracies today.
Publish Date
2018-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
2018-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.86
ISBN
9780300240023
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2018-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
In a time of growing inequality, accelerating change, and increasing disillusionment with the liberal democratic order we’ve known for the past few centuries, I found this book thought-provoking. I don’t agree with most of the author’s conclusions, but the book offers cogent insights into the loss of meaning and community that many in the West feel, issues that liberal democracies ignore at their own peril. – source2020-12-15T19:23:00.000Z
If you can, folks should read Why Liberalism Failed by Patrick Deneen. His book gives a good critique of various classic thinkers that is accessible and accurately puts their views. – source