Political Theory

Nationalism is not a unitary, monolithic phenomenon. If it is aggressive, we should oppose it; if liberatory, we should favor it. 

Not every conflict in values can be solved with democracy or dialogue. Often, it just comes down to the majority trampling the minority.

The more the state increases its powers over the economy, the more motivated special interests become to take control of the state.

Deneen contends that the ideas of foundational great thinkers molded modern political and social history. He fails to argue for this; he just "tell us."