Oxford Conservative Thought Week 2: Against Liberalism?
The Oxford Conservative Thought (OCT) Reading Group is a non-partisan group devoted to academic exploration of small-c conservative political thought. We welcome, and actively encourage, viewpoint diversity and constructive engagement across ideological divides (all good-willed participants are welcome!)

Each week we read one assigned text, and we recommend more for anyone who is very keen!

Week 2 focuses on conservative critiques of liberalism, with a reading from Patrick Deneen

Find our reading list here:

—> bit.ly/OCTMT25
Date: 24 October 2025, 15:30
Venue: Manor Road Building, Manor Road OX1 3UQ
Venue Details: Large Meeting Room, Social Science Library
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organising department: Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)
Organiser: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address: jacob.williams@politics.ox.ac.uk
Host: Jacob Williams (University of Oxford)
Part of: Oxford Conservative Thought Reading Group
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Jacob Williams