Conservatism

A Rediscovery

By: Yoram Hazony

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

The idea that American conservatism is identical to “classical” liberalism—widely held since the 1960s—is seriously mistaken.

The award-winning political theorist Yoram Hazony argues that the best hope for Western democracy is a return to the empiricist, religious, and nationalist traditions of America and Britain—the conservative traditions that brought greatness to the English-speaking nations and became the model for national freedom for the entire world.

Conservatism: A Rediscovery explains how Anglo-American conservatism became a distinctive alternative to divine-right monarchy, Puritan theocracy, and liberal revolution. After tracing the tradition from the Wars of the Roses to Burke and across the Atlantic to the American Federalists and Lincoln, Hazony describes the rise and fall of Enlightenment liberalism after World War II and the present-day debates between neoconservatives and national conservatives over how to respond to liberalism and the woke left.

Going where no political thinker has gone in decades, Hazony provides a fresh theoretical foundation for conservatism. Rejecting the liberalism of Hayek, Strauss, and the “fusionists” of the 1960s, and drawing on decades of personal experience in the conservative movement, he argues that a revival of authentic Anglo-American conservatism is possible in the twenty-first century.

©2022 Yoram Hazony (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

A must read!!

A must read for anyone interested in political science and/or conservatism.
If you want to understand why classical liberalism is no obstacle to Marxism / Wokeism / Social Justice Fundamentalism, read this book.
Yoram Hazony is one of the great conservative thinkers of our time.

Thought provoking

The author has done an incredible job in highlighting an alternative perspective, making for a very fun although somewhat humbling read. Some ideas I think will need some further, but that only underscores his point; that conservatives believe in incremental and empirical improvements to their ideas

Live a conservative life

Excellent review of historical conservatism with application to the rise post war liberalism and effects on our nation. The author provides a framework based on his own life and these principles to live a conservstive life for the good of the nation, one’s family and one’s self and for posterity. This is contrasted to the modern rise of the self, casting off moral law and tradition in a never-ceasing cycle of self-serving rebellion that he sees as ultimately destructive. I dont agree with everything he posits but this was well-argued and is a worthy read.

Excellent articulation of conservatism!

Even if you think you know about conservatism, you have to listen to this book. The in-depth history and intellectual understanding is explained so well. This is the best book on Conservative Democracy ever. The way a government should run, starts from the home and this book helps you realize why.

Should be required reading for all college students.

This book should be required reading of all US college students. It is an eloquent counterpoint to the dominant liberal ideology espoused in modern universities and serves as a forceful argument against nihilism.

OK

Book was a little too kind to pro-war neo-cons like Irving Krystal (Sp?) and George Will.

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

In one of the most thought-provoking political works of the last 50 years, Hazoni presents an empirically based worldview with deep historical roots, challenging utopian thinkers on both the left and the right, and presenting a clearly defined third position in the war between Libertarians and Marxists.

great book and narrator it really showed me what

is conservatism is all about and that is not merely libertarianism for the religious people
we should thank hazony for this book

Foundation & Application for a New National Renewal

Fantastic! Yoram Hazony set a clear foundation and definition for Conservatism as a clear goal for us to move toward in the U.S. and how to live a life that is congruent from the person, family, tribe/ congregation, to nation. We need to reduce hypocrisy with an understanding we are not perfect but to live our values. Change will happen starting in the family. I’ve felt that our sole dependence on the individual was wrong and knew that the Bible and the Family were critical and you broadened my understanding. Thank you Mr. Hazony. It was also neat to see you reference thinkers that were writing as I came of age in the eighties. My prayers are with you, your wife Julie, your family and the hope the ideas you present for the nations.

Practical solution for today's chaos

The author clearly states the values, purpose and execution of Conservativism. It is not about a political stance, it is about preserving what allows individuals and societies to thrive & prosper long term. I highly recommend for all to listen.