The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Santayana

The Conservative Mind: From Burke To Santayana is a seminal work of political philosophy written by Russell Amos Kirk. First published in 1953, the book traces the development of conservative thought from the 18th century British statesman Edmund Burke to the American philosopher George Santayana. Kirk argues that conservatism is not a fixed ideology, but rather a disposition that values tradition, prudence, and order. He contends that conservatism is rooted in a belief in the existence of a transcendent moral order, and that this order is best preserved through the preservation of institutions, customs, and traditions that have stood the test of time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different conservative thinker or school of thought. Kirk analyzes the ideas of Burke, John Adams, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John C. Calhoun, Benjamin Disraeli, Alexis de Tocqueville, and others, showing how their ideas contributed to the development of conservative thought. The Conservative Mind is widely regarded as a classic of conservative literature, and has been influential in shaping conservative thought in the United States and beyond.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.