Neo-conservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea
Like any political philosophy neo-conservatism is difficult to define. This is partially because the category shifts over time, and partially because neo-conservatives differ on the central meanings and on whether such a concept even exists. These days it's mostly associated with a willingness to use the US military to install liberal democracies in the Middle East. But, as you'll see when you read Kristol's collection of essays, it has strong cultural components as well. This collection draws on Kristol's prodigious output through the latter half of the 20th century.
Why this is libertarian/conservative: Neo-conservatism has become an important contributor to modern conservative thought. What better place to learn about it than in this wide-ranging selection of Kristol's work?
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