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Conservatism is a philosophy defined by Edmund Burke as "a disposition to preserve, and an ability to improve"."A disposition to preserve, and an ability to improve, taken together, would be my standard of a statesman." - Edmund Burke The term derives from conserve; from Latin conservÄre, to keep, guard, observe. Classical conservatism does not readily avail itself to the ideology of objectives. It is a philosophy primarily concerned with means over ends. To a conservative, the goal of change is less important than the insistence that change be effected with a respect for the rule of law and traditions of society.
Conservatism is tethered to the traditions of a given society and therefore it cannot hold any single or universal meaning across the world. Additionally, conservative 'means' are often combined with other ideological 'ends' (e.g.: Conservative or Classical Liberal versus Radical Liberal). Conservatism is older than the left-right division in politics; and conservatives may align with either the left or right depending on the time and place.
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Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture - Leading paleoconservative journal, published by the Rockford Institute.
Conservative Central - Essays on traditionalist conservatism as well as weekly articles outlining conservative philosophy on a range of topics. Encourages Australian readers to form local conservative networks.
Cultural Conservatism - A weekly compendium of traditionalist thought on politics, philosophy, history, and the arts.
eGroups: Evola - A mailing list devoted to traditionalist thought, in particular the works of Italian philosopher Baron Julius Evola.
Meta Description: [ evola: For discussion of the works of Julius Evola and other Traditionalist authors. ]
Intellectual Conservative - Articles, links, and news resources devoted to classical liberal philosophy and politics.
Meta Description: [ Conservative and Libertarian Intellectual Philosophy and Politics ]
Jim Kalb - Home page of a traditionalist conservative, with an extensive list of essays and reviews.
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Liberty Haven - Conservatism - Articles on issues in collectivism, Marxism, and economic liberalism.
Meta Description: [ Articles on: Collectives, Communities, the Individual and conservatism ]
Machiavel Review - Essays on politics, economics, culture and philosophy from a machiavellian (i.e., realist or conservative) perspective. Includes links to other important thinkers in conservative realism.
National Humanities Institute - Promotes research, publishing, and teaching in the humanities to the end of revitalizing human society.
On to Restoration! - An introduction to traditionalist conservative and restorationist or counterrevolutionary thought, with numerous articles and links.
Republican Manifesto - Narrative essay advocating individual freedom, supply-side economics, capitalism, right to work, and other features of the American system.
What's Wrong with Conservatism - Charles R. Kesler's Bradley Lecture to the American Enterprise Institute. Discusses the history of conservatism and liberalism in the United States, and argues that conservatives should, but do not, appeal to the principles of the American Revolution.
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