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British philosopher Michael Oakeshott is widely considered as one of the key conservative thinkers of the 20th century. After publishing many works on religion, he became mostly known for his works on political theory. This title describes Oakeshott's thought, considering its initial reception and long-term influence.

Contains an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of Alexis de Tocqueville's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index.

Presents a comprehensive account of the works of seminal conservative thinkers from a variety of periods, disciplines and traditions. This book includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of the thinker's work, reception and influence, and contemporary relevance.

Joseph Schumpeter was one of the foremost economic thinkers of the twentieth century. He is well-known for his idea of 'creative destruction'. He argued that mass democracy had totalitarian tendencies and was likely to degenerate into the tyranny of the popular. This volume is part of the "Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers" series.

This is volume 17 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series.

This is volume 17 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series.

This is volume 18 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series.

The novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand was one of the most influential 20th century advocates of free market capitalism. Her work inspired Objectivism, a philosophical movement. This title details Rand's belief in the moral supremacy of individualism over collectivism, highlighting her contribution to libertarian thought.

Offers an account of the political work of Edmund Burke. This title includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition on Burke's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index.

Volume 14 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series focuses on Karl Popper, an important and controversial thinker of the 20th century.

Part of "Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers Series", this book demonstrates how the popes - specifically John Paul II and Benedict XVI - have articulated a critique of the post-Enlightenment world, one that acknowledges the real progress made in modernity while simultaneously highlighting its political and philosophical shortcomings.

This is volume 16 in the Major Conservative and Libertarian Thinkers series.

Includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of the Hume's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index.

Offers comprehensive accounts of the works of seminal conservative thinkers from a variety of periods, disciplines and traditions. This series includes intellectual biographies, critical exposition of the thinker's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index.

Includes an intellectual biography, historical context, critical exposition of the Salamanca School's work, reception and influence, contemporary relevance, bibliography including references to electronic resources and an index.