CONSERVATIVE CLARITY: Navigating the Principles of Conservatism (2024)
By TAYLOR WALSH
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"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.
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TAYLOR WALSH
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.
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CONSERVATIVE CLARITY - TAYLOR WALSH
Taylor Walsh
Conservative Clarity: Unraveling the Essence of Conservatism
Copyright © 2024 by Taylor Walsh
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. The Politics: Aristotle
Aristotle’s Influence on Political Conservatism: A Historical Perspective
Aristotle: Sage of Wisdom and Political Insight
The Innate Basis of Political Organization
Foundations of Political Life: Aristotle’s Perspective
Examining Aristotle’s Contentious Views
Political Regime of Aristotle
The Oligarch and the Democrat
How to Destroy a Republic
Political Animal or Political Beast?
3. Orthodoxy: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
The Cosmic Patriot
The Ever-laughing Man
The Enigma of Reason and the Intellectual Self-Destruction
The Grandeur of Being and the Remarkable Everyday
I Advocate Liberalism
Sin, Celestial Realms, Inferno, and Political Transformation
4. The New Science of Politics: Eric Voegelin
The Discipline of Cognitive Beheading
The Contest between Caesar and Christ
The Contemporary Heresy: Revolt of Knowledge
5. The Abolition of Man: C. S. Lewis
The Demise of Conservatism and Liberalism
C. S. Lewis: The Individual
Individuals Devoid of Emotional Integrity
The Way
The Abolition of Man
6. Conclusions
1
Introduction
This book, which delves into the realm of literature on literature, is structured into four primary sections, each centering around crucial themes. The first theme explores the essence of conservatism itself, followed by the second theme, which concentrates on the American founding. The third theme delves into economic aspects, while the final theme underscores the significance of cultivating a conservative imagination.
The necessity for discussing the precise nature of conservatism may seem peculiar, as one might assume that conservatives inherently understand their ideology. However, there appears to be a form of negative clarity among conservatives, where they define conservatism by what it is not rather than articulating a positive, coherent account. This negative definition, primarily resisting big government, socialism, high taxes, and unconventional social norms, presents challenges in constructing a robust, positive framework for conservatism.
The word conservative
itself lacks substantial meaning without context. Merely stating one is conservative doesn’t convey much, as the crucial question is what one aims to conserve and why. Traditionalism alone cannot serve as an adequate foundation, as illustrated by the example of the Aztec Empire, which upheld brutal practices such as human sacrifice in the name of tradition and religious beliefs.
While appealing to the American founding fathers could add substance to conservatism, it faces challenges in the modern cultural context. The erosion of the founders’ revered status requires conservatives to rearticulate and defend their principles for a contemporary audience. However, reducing conservatism solely to the principles of the American founders may overlook deeper and older foundations that transcend national boundaries.
The first part of the book seeks to uncover the fundamental roots of conservatism by exploring diverse perspectives, including those of an ancient Greek philosopher, a late-Victorian English journalist, a German-born political philosopher from the twentieth century, and a twentieth-century Irish-born Christian apologist. It aims to demonstrate that conservatism is a universal understanding of human nature and its place in the cosmos, extending beyond geographical and temporal boundaries.
Additionally, the book will examine liberalism, an essential antagonist to conservatism, to provide further clarity on the conservative worldview. The analysis of conservative and liberal perspectives will contribute to a deeper understanding of both ideologies. This comprehensive exploration is crucial, considering the potential discrepancy between how certain authors labeled as conservatives today might have identified themselves in their own time, possibly aligning with liberal ideals.
Furthermore, the historical context of the American founding fathers engaging in a