Patrick Deneen
Patrick Deneen is a political theorist and professor at the University of Notre Dame, known for his critiques of liberalism and advocacy for a more communitarian approach to political life. His book, 'Why Liberalism Failed,' argues that the liberal tradition has led to social fragmentation and a loss of community, prompting discussions about the role of civic virtue and the common good in contemporary society.
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Patrick Deneen is a central post-liberal author who critiques liberalism in his book 'Why Liberalism Failed'.
Trump-revolusjonens grå eminenser
Norway· 2026-01-29
Postliberals like Patrick Deneen are part of a new generation of grumps who oppose liberalism.
Christmas – and liberalism – doesn’t come from a store. The Grinch can be a reminder of that, and more
Canada· 2025-12-23
Patrick Deneen is a conservative political theorist and professor at Notre Dame University, Indiana.
Listener special report: The global rise of radical conservatism
New Zealand· 2025-12-02
Patrick Deneen is one of the Catholic thinkers who has influenced JD Vance's thinking.
The Catholic thinker behind JD Vance’s religious conversion – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-04
Patrick Deneen, the Irish-American professor of political theory in Notre Dame university has become one of Vance’s most influential Catholic advisers.
JD Vance is a key advocate for the Trump regime’s view of the EU as an enemy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Patrick Deneen is a Notre Dame professor and conservative political theorist whose work has influenced rightwing movements.
Remote Wyoming vacation lodge emerges as haven for US ‘dissident’ right | Wyoming
United Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Patrick Deneen is one of the fundamental theorists of the new right.
El converso iraní que marca el pulso ideológico a la nueva derecha
Venezuela· 2025-04-08
Patrick Deneen is an architect of the posliberalism ideology that critiques liberalism's failures.
Esta es la corriente ideológica detrás de Trump
Mexico· 2025-04-07Patrick Deneen is a conservative thinker whose ideas are referenced in the context of Trump's ideology.
Trump’s big-boss peace for Ukraine won’t work – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Patrick Deneen is a professor whose ideas have influenced J. D. Vance's political philosophy.
J. D. Vance und die Theoretiker hinter seinem Denken
Switzerland· 2025-03-08
Patrick Deneen advocates for a religious state in his writings.
Applebaum: «Trump? Né conservatore, né di destra, è più radicale di quanto si sia mai visto in Europa. Un futuro per le democrazie è possibile: forse gli Usa non ne faranno parte»
Italy· 2025-03-06
Chris Murphy credits his immersion in the ideas of Patrick Deneen for being prepared for Trump's return to power.
Chris Murphy emerges as a clear voice for Democrats countering Trump – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
