A case for conservatism / John Kekes.
A case for conservatism / John Kekes.
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Publisher
Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University press, 1998.
Date
1998.
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N320.52/ 18
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English
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Physical content
x, 239 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. The Conservative Attitude -- 2. What Is Conservatism? -- 3. Approximating the Good -- 4. Avoiding Evil -- 5. The Enforcement of Morality -- 6. Moral Tradition and Moral Identity -- 7. Moral Authority -- 8. The Ideal of Justice -- 9. The Basic Beliefs.
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Publisher
Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University press, 1998.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1998.
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Summary
In his recent book Against Liberalism, philosopher John Kekes argued that liberalism as a political system is doomed to failure by its internal inconsistencies. In this companion volume, he makes a powerful case for conservatism as the best alternative. His is the first systematic description and defense of the basic assumptions underlying conserva...
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A case for conservatism / John Kekes.
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Companion volume to the author's Against liberalism.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-236) and index.
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N320.52/ 18
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74Vvo5xjDJNZ
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ISBN
0801435560 (alk. paper)
9780801435560 (alk. paper)
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32.52
MMS ID
991013416999702626
