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Every book Patrick Deneen recommended on podcasts

Guest on Freakonomics Radio · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Books recommended by Patrick Deneen

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  1. Democracy in America

    Alexis de Tocqueville · Discussed · 1 episode

    Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville is a foundational socio-political study offering an insightful external perspective on the American political and cultural landscape.

    Discussed
    “I would attribute it my first encounter with Alexis Dtoqueville reading democracy in America.”
    Freakonomics Radio 644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 2025-08-29 Listen at 5:39
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. The Republic

    Plato · Discussed · 1 episode

    Plato's foundational classical text "The Republic" explores justice, political structures, and the nature of reality.

    Discussed
    “I'm a big fan of Plato's Republic. And Plato's Republic begins with a long discussion of division of labor”
    Freakonomics Radio 644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 2025-08-29 Listen at 11:07
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Books Patrick Deneen wrote

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good?Freakonomics Radio2025-08-292
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged Regime Change
“Well, that site is from my most recent book, which is called regime change. Not to be too uncontroversial, so I picked an anodine title.”
Freakonomics Radio 644. Has America Lost Its Appetite for the Common Good? 2025-08-29 Listen at 17:08