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Up From Liberalism
Book • 1959
Richard Weaver's "Up From Liberalism" chronicles his intellectual journey from a Marxist perspective to a conservative one.
He critiques the limitations and failures of liberal thought, emphasizing the importance of tradition and community.
Weaver argues for a return to a more organic and less individualistic understanding of society.
The book explores the dangers of abstract ideologies and the need for a more nuanced approach to political and social issues.
It remains a significant work in conservative thought, influencing generations of thinkers.
He critiques the limitations and failures of liberal thought, emphasizing the importance of tradition and community.
Weaver argues for a return to a more organic and less individualistic understanding of society.
The book explores the dangers of abstract ideologies and the need for a more nuanced approach to political and social issues.
It remains a significant work in conservative thought, influencing generations of thinkers.
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as a reference to the future of politics being culturally center but economically left.


Amiel Handelsman

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David Storey (Part 2): Alpha Energy Plus Economic Populism Plus Christianity Equals?
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as a book that made an immediate conquest of him.


Doug Wilson

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Doug Wilson: Christian Nationalism, Feminism, & Restoring Sanity
Mentioned as William F. Buckley's manifesto, representing the most complete telling of the conservative movement in 1959.

Kevin M. Schultz, "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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as the title of William F. Buckley Jr.'s 1959 manifesto.

Kevin Schultz

Kevin M. Schultz, "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Mentioned as the big manifesto of 1959 by William F. Buckley Jr. that is the complete telling of what the conservative movement is.

Kevin M. Schultz, "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Mentioned by the speaker when quoting Richard Weaver about his conversion from being a Marxist to being a conservative.

A Defense of Tradition
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as the third book by Bill Buckley, where Buckley makes the case against letting black people vote.


Sam Tanenhaus

How William Buckley shaped the American right, with Sam Tanenhaus
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as one of the books that pushed him to the right.

Doug Henwood

Behind the News: William Buckley’s Life and Influence w/ Sam Tanenhaus
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as one of Buckley's best books.

Dominic Pino

Episode 759: The Breakup
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as a favorite Buckley anecdote.

Dominic Pino

Episode 730: DOGE Days
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when discussing books that influenced his shift away from libertarianism.

C.Jay Engel

Ep. 305: Why I'm Not a Libertarian, with C.Jay Engel





