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Orthodoxy vs. Conservatism

Posted on January 9, 2009 by David Hume

In light of Richard John Neuhaus’ comment about orthodoxy, I thought I would quote a bit from a piece I posted earlier from Jerry Muller on conservatism & orthodoxy: The orthodox theoretician defends existing institutions and practices because they are … Continue reading →

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H. L. Mencken against the gods

Posted on December 17, 2008 by David Hume

Richard Spencer, editor of Taki’s Magazine, has an excellent piece up, The Old Right and the Antichrist. A lot to chew on….

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The arational conservative

Posted on December 13, 2008 by David Hume

Yale Brought Me to Conservatism: I can only describe the moment as an epiphany, with all that that implies. “An age of prudence” was my own age of rationalism. There was no reason to exist. But I did: not because … Continue reading →

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