Conservatism, Past and Present

In Conservatism, Past and Present: A Philosophical Introduction, Tristan J. Rogers argues that philosophical conservatism is a coherent and compelling set of historically rooted ideas about conserving and promoting the human good.

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Dr. Tristan J. Rogers teaches Logic and Latin at Donum Dei Classical Academy in San Francisco, CA. He has also taught philosophy at Santa Clara University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of California, Davis. He is the author of The Authority of Virtue: Institutions and Character in the Good Society (2020).

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In Conservatism, Past and Present: A Philosophical Introduction, Tristan J. Rogers argues that philosophical conservatism is a coherent and compelling set of historically rooted ideas about conserving and promoting the human good.

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Introduction: Philosophical Conservatism PART I - Conservatism Past 1. Ancient Sources: The Search for Wisdom 2. Christian Sources: The Limits of Philosophy 3. Enlightenment Conservatism: Change from Within 4. The Spirit of Conservatism: Freedom through Authority 5. Modern Conservatism: A Tradition of Liberty Interlude: A Common Moral Faith PART II - Conservatism Present 6. Nationalism 7. Populism 8. The Family 9. Education 10. Responsibility Conclusion: Conservatism Future?