Misguided Guardians: The Conservative Case against Neoconservatism by Jack Kerwi

Description: Misguided Guardians by Jack Kerwick While there is plenty of historical, sociological, and polemical literature on neoconservatism, there is relatively little that treats it philosophically. Misguided Guardians illustrates neoconservatism as a distinctive philosophical theory consisting of conceptions of knowledge, ethics, and the state, all differing from traditional conservatism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description According to the conventional wisdom among self-declared representatives of the conservative movement, William F. Buckley is "the master" to whom conservatives owe an eternal debt of gratitude for expunging from their ranks the dregs--the racists, anti-Semites and extremists of all sorts--that threatened the movements social respectability. This account, however, isnt history at all. It is ideology or politics taking refuge behind the value-neutral guise of history. In reality, the conservative movement has long since been a predominantly neoconservative movement. While there is plenty of historical, sociological, and polemical literature on neoconservatism, there is relatively little that treats it philosophically. Yet, as Misguided Guardians shows, neoconservatism is indeed a distinctive philosophical theory inasmuch as it consists of conceptions of knowledge, ethics, and the state that differ in kind from those underlying traditional conservatism. Moreover, neoconservatism is an expression of Rationalism, exactly that orientation against which conservatives have been railing since at least the time of Burke. Long Description According to the conventional wisdom among self-declared representatives of the conservative movement, William F. Buckley is "the master" to whom conservatives owe an eternal debt of gratitude for expunging from their ranks the dregs--the racists, anti-Semites and extremists of all sorts--that threatened the movements social respectability. This account, however, isnt history at all. It is ideology or politics taking refuge behind the value-neutral guise of history. In reality, the conservative movement has long since been a predominantly neoconservative movement. While there is plenty of historical, sociological, and polemical literature on neoconservatism, there is relatively little that treats it philosophically. Yet, as Misguided Guardians shows, neoconservatism is indeed a distinctive philosophical theory inasmuch as it consists of conceptions of knowledge, ethics, and the state that differ in kind from those underlying traditional conservatism. Moreover, neoconservatism is an expression of Rationalism, exactly that orientation against which conservatives have been railing since at least the time of Burke. Details ISBN194107149X Author Jack Kerwick Pages 192 Publisher Stairway Press Language English ISBN-10 194107149X ISBN-13 9781941071496 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-15 Imprint Stairway Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Short Title Misguided Guardians UK Release Date 2016-11-15 Audience General Subtitle The Conservative Case against Neoconservatism We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101226925;

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