Patrick Deneen (political theorist)

Patrick Deneen
Born	(1964-07-21) July 21, 1964 (age 60)
Spouse	Inge Deneen
Academic background
Alma mater	Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Thesis	The Odyssey of Political Theory (1995)
Doctoral advisor	Wilson Carey McWilliams
Other advisors	Benjamin Barber
Influences	Wendell Berry Christopher Lasch Alexis de Tocqueville
Academic work
Discipline	Political science
Sub-discipline	Constitutional studies political theory
School or tradition	Communitarianism Conservatism Participatory democracy Postliberalism Roman Catholicism
Institutions	Princeton University Georgetown University University of Notre Dame
Notable works	Why Liberalism Failed (2018)
Website	patrickjdeneen.com

Patrick J. Deneen (born 1964) is an American political theorist and author, known for his critical examination of liberalism and its impact on contemporary society. He is a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, where his work focuses on the intersection of political philosophy, culture, and religion.^[1]

Deneen's most notable book, Why Liberalism Failed, argues that the principles of liberalism have led to societal fragmentation and the erosion of communal bonds. His scholarship often explores the philosophical underpinnings of modern political thought and advocates for a return to more traditional and localized forms of governance. His 2023 book, Regime Change: Towards a Postliberal Future, extends his critique of liberalism and develops a broader view of a postliberal politics.