Postliberalism refers to a body of political thought which rejects
liberal views on market economics and globalisation, and rejects individualist views on society. Postliberalism instead posits a
communitarian
Communitarianism is a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community. Its overriding philosophy is based upon the belief that a person's social identity and personality are largely molded by community relati ...
worldview that promotes social solidarity, fraternal relations and economic reciprocity. Postliberalism has adherents on both the
political left and
right.
Prominent thinkers who are aligned with postliberalism include
John Gray,
John Milbank
Alasdair John Milbank (born 23 October 1952) is an English Anglican theologian and is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham, where he is President of the Centre of Theology and ...
,
Giles Fraser,
Patrick Deneen and Adrian Pabst.
Deneen's 2023 book ''Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future'', argues that liberalism should be replaced with a form of postliberal conservatism that strives for the "common good."
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Centre-right politics
Centre-right politics in the United Kingdom
Political terms in the United Kingdom
Toryism
Paternalistic conservatism
Corporatism