Why Liberalism Failed

How does Deneen define “liberalism” in the text? Do you agree with his definition and his presentation of its key values and features? Why or why not?

Deneen argues that liberalism’s conceptions of liberty differ greatly from older traditions in political thought. What, in your view, are some of these differences? What similarities, if any, exist? Could these two differing conceptions be reconciled? Why or why not?

Does the author outline an alternative to liberalism? If so, what is it? What alternatives to liberalism, if any, do you believe might be a viable source of reformation or replacement?