S14 E1: The Idea of Conservatism

S14 E1: The Idea of Conservatism

58:59 Feb 17, 2026
About this episode
Season premiere! Join us as we begin discussing Russell Kirk's 1953 The Conservative Mind, reading Kirk's discussion of the history of conservatism from Edmund Burke to T.S. Eliot. In this first episode, we break down Kirk's goal in writing the book, his six canons of conservatism, and the four major claims of its opponents. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
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