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Book SynopsisIn 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 compelling case for conservatism as the best...
Trade ReviewA valuable contribution to political theory.... A challenging work.
* First Things *
John Kekes's project has been to encourage others to be realistic about what it takes to make good lives for themselves in a troubled, flawed, and apparently contingent universe.
-- Preston Jones, Cambridge School of Dallas * Touchstone *
Kekes must be lauded for attempting to present a coherent and systematic defense of conservatism.
-- Barry Alan Shain, Colgate University * Modern Age *
Students with a serious interest in political theory and philosophy would certainly benefit from this slim volume, which... is likely to become a classic in its field.
* Choice *
This is a book which... offers a reasoned and often astute defense of a moderate conservatism which deserves to be taken seriously, both by conservatives themselves and their critics.
-- John Horton, Keele University, UK * Philosophical Investigations *
