Conservative theory as sympathetic dissent: the example of Michael Oakeshott
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Published! Michael Oakeshott on Authority, Governance, and the State
Published! authorityEric Kosgovvernancejames alexanderLiberalismMichael OakeshottPolitical philosophystateTimothy Fuller
The postmodern conservatism of Peter Lawler
Matt McManus’ latest on this topic with a special shout-out to Peter. Stay tuned for Matt’s forthcoming book which goes into this topic in great detail. Liberalismmatt McManuspeter lawlerPolitical philosophypost modernism
Oakeshott on Law
Going all the way back to his early essay “The Concept of a Philosophical Jurisprudence,” Oakeshott always saw an intimate connection between political philosophy and the philosophy of law. Steven Gerencser subjects Oakeshott’s philosophy of law to careful analysis in his essay “Oakeshott on Law.” He argues that there is a fundamental tension between the…
The Dialectics of Liberty: Exploring the Context of Human Freedom
About to be published. classical liberalismLibertarianismLibertypolitical economyPolitical philosophy
Raymond Aron’s Philosophy of Political Responsibility: Freedom, Democracy and National Identity
Based upon reading some of Christopher’s other work, this should prove to be a superb read. Christopher Adair-Toteffclassical liberalismdemocracyfreedomnational identityPolitical philosophyraymond aron
Michael Oakeshott on the History of Political Thought
What did Oakeshott mean by the “history of political thought”? This is the question Martyn Thompson addresses in his essay “Michael Oakeshott on the History of Political Thought.” He highlights two features of Oakeshott’s conception: first, that the historical past is a construction of the historian, and therefore the meaning of any given historical text…
Michael Oakeshott on Authority, Governance, and the State
Due to be published this August. Introduction/Eric S. Kos The State is the Attempt to Strip Metaphor out of Politics/James Alexander The Problem of Liberal Political Legitimacy/David D. Corey Oakeshott on the State: Between History and Philosophy/Gary Browning Taking Natural Law Seriously within the Liberal Tradition/Timothy Fuller The Authority of the State and the Traditional…
Michael Oakeshott and Leo Strauss: The Politics of Renaissance and Enlightenment
Just published. david McIlwainEnlightenmentLeo StraussMichael OakeshottPolitical philosophyrenaissance
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