Diversitarianism

"Nature abhors monocultures," begins Patrick Deneen — Against Monoculture. " Nature abhors them so much that they do not exist in accordance with nature. They would be unknown but for modern man."

Mr. Deneen notes, among many things, that "thinkers like Hobbes and Locke articulate[d] the first universal and anti-cultural theory of politics, obliterating considerations of local culture, history and tradition in the name of a singular and monolithic conception of political legitimacy." I'm reminded of Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn who said, "The patriot is a 'diversitarian'; he is pleased, indeed proud of the variety within the borders of his country; he looks for loyalty from all citizens."