Corey Robin (CUNY): Conservativism and Counterrevolution. Jan-Werner Mueller (Princeton): Comprehending Conservatism: A New Framework for Analysis. A review of Conservatieve Vooruitgang (Conservative Progress). From The Point, what conservatism is for: Jonny Thakkar on why conservatives should read Marx; and James M. Wilson on the drama of cultural conservatism. Why conservatives love war: From Edmund Burke through Francis Fukuyama, conservative thinkers have been drawn to the idea, if not the actuality, of combat. From Five Books, Brink Lindsey recommends books on traditional and liberal conservatism (and more); and an interview with Peter Berkowitz on books about liberty and morality. Do Republicans want to bring back Social Darwinism? The policies they promote could come from the mouths of heartless 19th century industrialists. Kim Phillips-Fein on the roots of the conservative grievance industry. The Forgotten Conservative: An assessment of Revilo P. Oliver. No more “Party of No”: How conservatives can reclaim their heritage of prudent reform. If "ideas have consequences," what's the consequence of having none? Declarations of conservatism's demise after the 2008 election were greatly exaggerated; as the opposition, American conservatives are in their element. A look at how conservative intellectuals romanticize the Tea Party. Joe Carter on God and Man in the conservative movement. George W. Bush's Decision Points is a terrifying journey into the authoritarian mind. From H-Net, a review of The Conservative Resurgence and the Press: The Media's Role in the Rise of the Right by James Brian McPherson; and more on David Farber's The Rise and Fall of Modern American Conservatism: A Short History. A review of No Right Turn: Conservative Politics in a Liberal America by David Courtwright. A look at how Russell Kirk gave shape to a conservative movement that would transform late–20th century America from a family farmstead in Mecosta County in Michigan. Why fighting global warming should be a conservative cause.
