Conservatism

ConservatismExplore the profound insights of conservatism through Edmund Neill's compelling analysis in 'Conservatism'. This enlightening text, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, provides a thorough understanding of conservatism as a complex ideology, distinct from mere tradition or reactionary politics. Delve into the historical evolution of conservative thought from the tumult of the French Revolution to contemporary challenges posed by populism. Neill

Explore the profound insights of conservatism through Edmund Neill's compelling analysis in 'Conservatism'. This enlightening text, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2021, provides a thorough understanding of conservatism as a complex ideology, distinct from mere tradition or reactionary politics. Delve into the historical evolution of conservative thought from the tumult of the French Revolution to contemporary challenges posed by populism. Neill adeptly illustrates how conservatism prioritizes cautious management of change, viewing human behavior through the lens of societal forces beyond individual control. With 180 pages filled with rich examples from British, French, and American histories, this book is essential for students and scholars alike who wish to deepen their grasp of political theory and philosophy, particularly those intrigued by the intricacies of ideological frameworks and conservative values. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509527069.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509527069
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


Description:


Conservatism is often labelled as a ˜disposition™, ˜tradition™, or even a set of knee-jerk reactions, rather than an ideology, and its suspicion of grand theorising has lent itself to this characterization. In this book, leading political theorist Edmund Neill challenges this view.


He argues that conservatism is better identified as an ideology, albeit one that, rather than putting forward positive values like ˜liberty™ or ˜equality™, conceptualizes human conduct as being partially dependent on forces beyond human volition, and prioritizes the cautious management of change. He charts the evolution of conservative thought from the French Revolution to the present, examining how conservatives responded to disruptions to traditional order across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Drawing on examples from Britain, France and the United States, Neill concludes with some reflections on the challenges (and opportunities) that contemporary populism presents for conservatism.


This accomplished overview is essential reading for any student or scholar working in political theory and political philosophy, especially those with a particular interest in ideologies and conservatism.