Russell Kirk's Attack on Neoconservatism | 8/15/25
The Auron MacIntyre Show
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Critique of Neoconservatism
This chapter offers a comprehensive critique of neoconservatism, detailing its opportunistic nature and contrasting it with traditional conservatism. It highlights the ideological shortcomings of neoconservatives, particularly their infatuation with ideology over a genuine understanding of human conditions, while also acknowledging their contributions to foreign policy. The discussion further critiques the conflation of capitalism with morality and politics, suggesting a more nuanced approach to American identity beyond singular ideological frameworks.
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