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Book Synopsis: Has liberalism failed because it has succeeded? “Why Liberalism Failed 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.”—President Barack Obama “Deneen's book is valuable because it focuses on today's central issue. The important debates now are not about policy. They are about the basic values and structures of our social order.”—David Brooks, New York Times
Of the three dominant ideologies of the twentieth century—fascism, communism, and liberalism—only the last remains. This has created a peculiar situation in which liberalism’s proponents tend to forget that it is an ideology and not the natural end-state of human political evolution. As Patrick Deneen argues in this provocative book, liberalism is built on a foundation of contradictions: it trumpets equal rights while fostering incomparable material inequality; its legitimacy rests on consent, yet it discourages civic commitments in favor of privatism; and in its pursuit of individual autonomy, it has given rise to the most far-reaching, comprehensive state system in human history. Here, Deneen offers an astringent warning that the centripetal forces now at work on our political culture are not superficial flaws but inherent features of a system whose success is generating its own failure.
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Are you tired of the failures of liberalism? Introducing "Why Liberalism Failed," a thought-provoking book that dives deep into the issues that many in the West feel but are frequently ignored. President Barack Obama himself praised this book, stating that it offers cogent insights into the loss of meaning and community that liberal democracies often overlook, putting themselves at risk. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of today's central issue!
In a world where liberalism is the only dominant ideology that remains, it is crucial to recognize that it is not the natural end-state of human political evolution. Author Patrick Deneen sheds light on the foundation of contradictions that liberalism is built upon. While it promotes equal rights, it also fosters incomparable material inequality. It claims legitimacy through consent, yet discourages civic commitments in favor of privatism. Moreover, liberalism's pursuit of individual autonomy has resulted in the most extensive state system in human history.
Deneen's warning is clear - the centripetal forces currently shaping our political culture are not merely superficial flaws but inherent features of a system that is self-destructing. Don't let another day go by without exploring the rich insights presented in "Why Liberalism Failed." It is time to challenge the status quo and gain a profound understanding of the complexities surrounding liberalism. Take the first step towards a transformative journey by getting your hands on this insightful book today.
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