The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
Conservatism: A Rediscovery (Yoram Hazony)
Jan 28, 2024
Yoram Hazony, author of Conservatism: A Rediscovery, distinguishes what is Right from what is Left. He explores nationalism, Christian and Jewish nationalism, and contrasts conservatism with Enlightenment liberalism. The podcast also discusses the principles of Anglo-American conservatism and explores the concepts of hierarchy, loyalty, and self-constraint. It touches on Christian nationalism, Marxism, conservative democracy, and the importance of Christianity in public life.
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- Conservatism prioritizes the nation and tradition, emphasizing the recovery of national and religious values over freedom from the past.
- Mutual loyalty, hierarchical structures, and tradition informed by historical empiricism are crucial in establishing political order within conservative societies.
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The Importance of National Identity and Tradition in Anglo-American Conservatism
Yoram Hazoni's book, 'Conservatism: A Rediscovery,' explores the significance of national identity and tradition in Anglo-American conservatism. Hazoni argues that the nation, comprising the people and their unchosen loyalties, forms the basis of politics. He highlights the contrast between conservatism, which seeks to recover and strengthen national and religious traditions, and liberalism, which prioritizes freedom from the past. Hazoni emphasizes the importance of mutual loyalty, hierarchical structures, and tradition informed by historical empiricism within conservative societies. By understanding the conservatism of the English and American traditions, we gain insight into what has made these nations successful.
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