A Case for Conservatism
"Students with a serious interest in political theory and philosophy would certainly benefit from this slim volume, which . . . is likely to become a classic in its field."—Choice. July/ August 1999."This is a book which . . . offers a reasoned and often astute defense of a moderate conservatism which deserves to be taken seriously, both by conservatives themselves and their critics."—John Horton, Keele University, UK. Philosophical Investigations. January, 2000."A valuable contribution to political theory. . . . A challenging work."—First Things"Kekes must be lauded for attempting to present a coherent and systematic defense of conservatism."—Barry Alan Shain, Colgate University. Modern Age, Summer 2000"John Kekes's project has been to encourage others to be realistic about what it takes to make good lives for themselves in a troubled, flawed, and apparently contingent universe."—Preston Jones, Cambridge School of Dallas. Touchstone, June 2002"If one considers the moral suppositions of conservatism, there isn't anyone in academic life better prepared to illuminate these ideas than John Kekes. In A Case for Conservatism he makes his argument with perspicacity, logical exegesis, and compelling argumentation."—Herbert London