The Politics of Prudence
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The Politics of Prudence is a collection of essays by conservative thinker Russell Kirk that articulates and defends the principles of traditionalist conservatism in modern political life.
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| The Politics of Prudence canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: The Politics of Prudence Context triple: [Russell Kirk, notableWork, The Politics of Prudence]
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The Limits of Power
The Limits of Power is a political analysis book by historian Andrew Bacevich that critiques U.S. militarism, foreign policy overreach, and the constraints on American global dominance.
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The Roots of American Order
The Roots of American Order is a seminal work of political and cultural history in which Russell Kirk traces the philosophical, religious, and legal foundations of American civilization from ancient times to the founding era.
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The Conservative Mind
The Conservative Mind is a seminal 1953 book by Russell Kirk that traces the intellectual history and core principles of Anglo-American conservatism.
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Über die Grenzen der Wirksamkeit des Staates
Über die Grenzen der Wirksamkeit des Staates is a seminal political-philosophical essay by Wilhelm von Humboldt that argues for limiting state intervention to protect individual freedom and self-development.
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E.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
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Target entity: The Politics of Prudence Target entity description: The Politics of Prudence is a collection of essays by conservative thinker Russell Kirk that articulates and defends the principles of traditionalist conservatism in modern political life.
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A.
The Limits of Power
The Limits of Power is a political analysis book by historian Andrew Bacevich that critiques U.S. militarism, foreign policy overreach, and the constraints on American global dominance.
-
B.
The Roots of American Order
The Roots of American Order is a seminal work of political and cultural history in which Russell Kirk traces the philosophical, religious, and legal foundations of American civilization from ancient times to the founding era.
-
C.
The Conservative Mind
The Conservative Mind is a seminal 1953 book by Russell Kirk that traces the intellectual history and core principles of Anglo-American conservatism.
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D.
Über die Grenzen der Wirksamkeit des Staates
Über die Grenzen der Wirksamkeit des Staates is a seminal political-philosophical essay by Wilhelm von Humboldt that argues for limiting state intervention to protect individual freedom and self-development.
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E.
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor
The Fears of the Rich, the Needs of the Poor is a book by epidemiologist and public health leader William H. Foege that reflects on global health inequities and the moral imperative to address them.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
articulate conservative principles for contemporary politics
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defend traditionalist conservatism in modern political life ⓘ |
| author | Russell Kirk ⓘ |
| contains |
essays on American conservatism
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essays on Western political tradition ⓘ essays on conservative political philosophy ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
conservative view of human nature
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continuity of historical tradition ⓘ critique of radical change ⓘ importance of moral order in politics ⓘ limits of ideology ⓘ principles of traditionalist conservatism ⓘ role of prudence in politics ⓘ |
| genre |
conservative non-fiction
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political philosophy ⓘ |
| hasAuthorNationality | American ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
continuity
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custom ⓘ moral imagination ⓘ order ⓘ prescription ⓘ prudence ⓘ tradition ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
anti-ideological
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anti-utopian ⓘ traditionalist conservative ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Edmund Burke
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traditionalist conservative thought ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
conservative activists
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general readers interested in conservatism ⓘ students of political theory ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
conservatism
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political theory ⓘ traditionalist conservatism ⓘ |
| opposes |
ideological politics
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political radicalism ⓘ utopian schemes ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Anglo-American conservatism ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Russell Kirk
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The Conservative Mind ⓘ |
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