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- Title
Extremism, The American Founding, and Russell Kirk's The Roots of American Order.
- Authors
Bradizza, Luigi
- Abstract
The article focuses on Russell Kirk's intentions in writing "The Roots of American Order," highlighting his warnings against modern tyranny, his defense of America's premodern roots, and his call for renewed loyalty to ordered liberty. Kirk contrasts the American Founding with the French Revolution, emphasizing differences in views on human nature, the role of reason, and the treatment of religion, ultimately arguing that America's commitment to ordered liberty.
- Subjects
KIRK, Russell, 1918-1994; ROOTS of American Order, The (Book); DICTATORSHIP; LOYALTY; LIBERTY; FRENCH Revolution, 1789-1799
- Publication
Humanitas (10667210), 2019, Vol 32, Issue 1/2, p37
- ISSN
1066-7210
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5840/humanitas2019321/23