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Conservatism
- A Rediscovery
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins
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The idea that American conservatism is identical to “classical” liberalism—widely held since the 1960s—is seriously mistaken.
The award-winning political theorist Yoram Hazony argues that the best hope for Western democracy is a return to the empiricist, religious, and nationalist traditions of America and Britain—the conservative traditions that brought greatness to the English-speaking nations and became the model for national freedom for the entire world.
Conservatism: A Rediscovery explains how Anglo-American conservatism became a distinctive alternative to divine-right monarchy, Puritan theocracy, and liberal revolution. After tracing the tradition from the Wars of the Roses to Burke and across the Atlantic to the American Federalists and Lincoln, Hazony describes the rise and fall of Enlightenment liberalism after World War II and the present-day debates between neoconservatives and national conservatives over how to respond to liberalism and the woke left.
Going where no political thinker has gone in decades, Hazony provides a fresh theoretical foundation for conservatism. Rejecting the liberalism of Hayek, Strauss, and the “fusionists” of the 1960s, and drawing on decades of personal experience in the conservative movement, he argues that a revival of authentic Anglo-American conservatism is possible in the twenty-first century.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-01-23
A tour de force!
Thorough treatment of the history of Anglo-American conservatism from its inception to the present.
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- james9171
- 24-06-23
Conservative Democracy and the Conservative Life
“Conservatism: A Rediscovery" by Yoram Hazony is a profound examination of the democratic nationalist conservatism of the anglo-American tradition. In the process, Hazony presents a compelling critique of enlightenment liberalism and Marxism underpinned by historical empiricism, dissecting their most recent expressions (wokeness and identity politics, and the never-ending expansion of liberal notions such as equality and individual rights) with remarkable clarity and insight.
This book goes beyond ideological analysis, offering incredible wisdom on living a conservative life grounded in honor and constraint. Hazony's exploration delves into the core tenets of Anglo-American conservative principles, providing readers with thought-provoking perspectives on tradition and societal values rooted in Mosaic law, the Judeo-Christian tradition, and the biblical notion of “fear of God”.
With eloquent prose, Hazony's work challenges prevailing narratives while offering a renewed understanding of conservatism. The book serves as a vital resource for those seeking intellectual depth and guidance on navigating the complexities of contemporary political discourse, making it an essential read for individuals interested in authentic conservatism (in contrast to conservative fusionism - the alliance of liberalism and conservatism) and its revival.
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- Jammin042
- 10-06-22
Well argued and fascinating
It was going to be a tough sell for Yoram to pitch his ideas to me, but give him his due he did it well. And although he made many good points, especially regarding how some 'conservative ' ideas were a needed balance to the excesses and failures of liberalism, critical theory and communist ideas nevertheless much of what he said left me unconvinced. For instance, his clear love of the Christian tradition was uncomfortable and not something that I would ever personally support.
However, a great book and worth a read / listen.
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- ben
- 21-08-23
Brilliant
Complex ideas expressed with clarity. I understand that some people may not like the religious parts. However an athiest would be able to appreciate the idea that it could give a certain continuity of morals and value hierarchy to society and can therefore act as a cohesive force.
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