‘Conservative Clarity’ is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the core principles and values of conservatism, offering insightful perspectives and practical strategies for navigating today’s political landscape with clarity and conviction.
· Understanding Conservatism: Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin conservative ideology, including limited government, individual liberty, free markets, and traditional values, and learn how these principles shape conservative policies and perspectives.
· Navigating Complex Issues: Explore how conservative principles can be applied to a wide range of contemporary issues, from economic policy and healthcare reform to immigration, national security, and social issues, providing clarity and insight into conservative approaches to addressing these challenges.
· Championing Conservative Values: Discover effective communication strategies for articulating and advocating conservative values and policies in today’s polarized political environment, empowering you to engage in constructive dialogue, persuade others, and effect positive change.
· Building a Stronger Future: Learn how to apply conservative principles to promote individual responsibility, economic opportunity, and societal prosperity, and explore practical ways to contribute to building a stronger, more resilient society rooted in conservative values.
· Empowering Action: Whether you’re a seasoned conservative or new to conservative ideology, ‘Conservative Clarity’ equips you with the knowledge, insights, and tools you need to confidently navigate the complexities of modern politics and champion conservative values in your community and beyond.
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1 Introduction 1
2 The Politics: Aristotle 4
Aristotle’s Influence on Political Conservatism:
A Historical Perspective 4
Aristotle: Sage of Wisdom and Political Insight 6
The Innate Basis of Political Organization 7
Foundations of Political Life: Aristotle’s Perspective 8
Examining Aristotle’s Contentious Views 10
Political Regime of Aristotle 12
The Oligarch and the Democrat 14
How to Destroy a Republic 15
Political Animal or Political Beast? 17
3 Orthodoxy: Gilbert Keith Chesterton 19
The Cosmic Patriot 20
The Ever-laughing Man 22
The Enigma of Reason and the Intellectual
Self-Destruction 26
The Grandeur of Being and the Remarkable
Everyday 28
‘I Advocate Liberalism’ 30
Sin, Celestial Realms, Inferno, and Political
Transformation 33
4 The New Science of Politics: Eric Voegelin 35
The Discipline of Cognitive Beheading 37
The Contest between Caesar and Christ 39
The Contemporary Heresy: Revolt of Knowledge 40
5 The Abolition of Man: C. S. Lewis 45
The Demise of Conservatism and Liberalism 45
C. S. Lewis: The Individual 47
Individuals Devoid of Emotional Integrity 49
The Way 52
The Abolition of Man 55
6 Conclusions 58
关于作者
Taylor Walsh is a political philosopher with a deep interest in conservative principles and their historical foundations. With a background in political theory, Walsh aims to elucidate the core tenets of conservatism and their relevance in contemporary politics.