Conserving Liberty (Hoover Institution Press Publication)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0817914242 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mark Blitz defends the principles of American conservatism, countering many of the narrow or mistaken views that have arisen from both its friends and its foes. The author shows that, to fully grasp conservatism's merits, we must we also understand the substance of responsibility, toleration, and other virtues.. He asserts that individual liberty is the most powerful, reliable, and true standpoint from which to clarify and secure conservatism—but that individual freedom alone cannot produce happiness
It means conserving and enlivening the fundamental grounds on which we are based. The author asserts that individual liberty is the most powerful, reliable, and true standpoint from which to clarify and secure conservatism—but that individual freedom alone cannot produce happiness. He clarifies how natural rights and their associated virtues can be a base from which to secure and preserve our cherished institutions.. He then shows that we need certain virtues to secure our rights and use them successfully—responsibility being the chief among these virtues. The author also explains how institutional authority works, why it is necessary, and where it supports the intellectually and morally excellent. He shows that, to fully grasp conservatism's merits, we must we also understand the substance of responsibility, toleration and other virt
Liberty v equality We need both but how top get to greater equality without sacrificing liberty in the balance.An eternal tough conundrum that is not completely resolveable!