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The reactionary mind
Conservatism from Edmund Burke to Donald Trump
Book • 2007
In this book, Corey Robin explores the nature of conservatism, tracing its development from Edmund Burke to contemporary figures like Donald Trump.
Robin argues that conservatism is not a philosophy of preserving tradition or order, but rather a political and social movement aimed at maintaining power and privilege.
He examines how conservative thinkers and politicians have used various strategies to justify and maintain social hierarchies.
Robin argues that conservatism is not a philosophy of preserving tradition or order, but rather a political and social movement aimed at maintaining power and privilege.
He examines how conservative thinkers and politicians have used various strategies to justify and maintain social hierarchies.
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as a source for understanding conservative motivations.

Gareth Watkins

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AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism with Gareth Watkins
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as a book he reviewed for The Dispatch.


Jonah Goldberg

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Curtis Yarvin Yearns For Serfdom
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when discussing Ayn Rand's influences.

Raymond Craib

Libertarian Exit with Raymond Craib
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when contrasting Rose's book.

Aurelian Craiutu

The leading challengers to liberalism and moderation come from the West, with Aurelian Craiutu
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The conservative mind of Yuval Levin
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as the author of an essential book on the right-wing movement.


Adam Conover

The New Red Scare with Corey Robin