*BOOK SUMMARY* TITLE - The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Eliot AUTHOR - Russell Kirk DESCRIPTION: π Discover the roots of modern American conservatism in βThe Conservative Mindβ by Russell Kirk. Published in 1953, this classic of political thought features a cast of significant figures representing the history of intellectual conservatism and launched the modern American Conservative Movement. A must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy. TIMESTAMPS: β 00:00 Introduction β 01:02 The Conservative Belief in Godβs Influence β 01:41 The Harmful Idea of Equality β 02:36 Striving for Absolute Equality β 03:20 The Role of Leadership in a Society β 04:24 A Conservative View on Democracy β 05:17 Property & Power β 06:21 The Limitations of Numbers β 07:28 The Conservative Approach to Social Change β 08:26 Final Recap FULL BOOK: π Buy the ful
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