Conserving Liberty

by Mark Blitz

Overview

Mark Blitz defends the principles of American conservatism, countering many of the narrow or mistaken views that have arisen from both its friends and its foes. He asserts that individual liberty is the most powerful, reliable, and true standpoint from which to clarify and secure conservatism—but that individual freedom alone cannot produce happiness. The author shows that, to fully grasp conservatism's merits, we must we also understand the substance of responsibility, toleration, and other virtues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780817914240
Publisher:	Hoover Institution Press
Publication date:	06/01/2011
Series:	HOOVER INST PRESS PUBLICATION Series
Edition description:	1
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Mark Blitz is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Political Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword by John Raisian
Preface

Introduction: The Importance of Conservatism
Chapter One: Conserving Natural Rights
Chapter Two: Conserving Virtue
Chapter Three: Conserving Excellence
Chapter Four: Conserving Self-Government

Notes
Bibliography
About the Author
About the Hoover Institution's Boyd and
Jill Smith Task Force on Virtues of a Free Society
Index