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From the wiki entry on "Conservatism in the USA";
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Conservatism in the United States is a political and social philosophy which characteristically prioritizes American traditions, republicanism, and limited federal governmental power in relation to the states, referred to more simply as limited government and states' rights. It typically supports Christian values,[1] moral absolutism,[2] traditional family values,[3] American exceptionalism,[4] and individualism.[5] It is generally pro-capitalist[6] and pro-business while opposing trade unions. It often advocates for a strong national defense, gun rights, free trade,[7] and a defense of Western culture from perceived threats posed by communism[8] and moral relativism.[9]
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Kirk said that Christianity and Western civilization are "unimaginable apart from one another"[138] and that "all culture arises out of religion. When religious faith decays, culture must decline, though often seeming to flourish for a space after the religion which has nourished it has sunk into disbelief."[139]
In later works, Kirk expanded this list into his "Ten Principles of Conservatism"[140] which are as follows:
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From the wiki entry on "Conservatism in the USA";
Conservatism in the United States - Wikipedia
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Conservatism in the United States is a political and social philosophy which characteristically prioritizes American traditions, republicanism, and limited federal governmental power in relation to the states, referred to more simply as limited government and states' rights. It typically supports Christian values,[1] moral absolutism,[2] traditional family values,[3] American exceptionalism,[4] and individualism.[5] It is generally pro-capitalist[6] and pro-business while opposing trade unions. It often advocates for a strong national defense, gun rights, free trade,[7] and a defense of Western culture from perceived threats posed by communism[8] and moral relativism.[9]
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Russell Kirk's principles of conservatism
Russell Kirk developed six "canons" of conservatism, which Gerald J. Russello described as follows:- A belief in a transcendent order, which Kirk described variously as based in tradition, divine revelation, or natural law.
- An affection for the "variety and mystery" of human existence.
- A conviction that society requires orders and classes that emphasize natural distinctions.
- A belief that property and freedom are closely linked.
- A faith in custom, convention, and prescription.
- A recognition that innovation must be tied to existing traditions and customs, which entails a respect for the political value of prudence.[137]
Kirk said that Christianity and Western civilization are "unimaginable apart from one another"[138] and that "all culture arises out of religion. When religious faith decays, culture must decline, though often seeming to flourish for a space after the religion which has nourished it has sunk into disbelief."[139]
In later works, Kirk expanded this list into his "Ten Principles of Conservatism"[140] which are as follows:
- First, the conservative believes that there exists an enduring moral order.
- Second, the conservative adheres to custom, convention, and continuity.
- Third, conservatives believe in what may be called the principle of prescription.
- Fourth, conservatives are guided by their principle of prudence.
- Fifth, conservatives pay attention to the principle of variety.
- Sixth, conservatives are chastened by their principle of imperfectability.
- Seventh, conservatives are persuaded that freedom and property are closely linked.
- Eighth, conservatives uphold voluntary community, quite as they oppose involuntary collectivism.
- Ninth, the conservative perceives the need for prudent restraints upon power and upon human passions.
- Tenth, the thinking conservative understands that permanence and change must be recognized and reconciled in a vigorous society.
