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The Conscience of a Conservative
by Barry Goldwater · 1960
★★★★★Editor's Pickbeginner
The book that launched the modern conservative movement and Reagan's political career. Goldwater lays out a principled conservatism grounded in individual liberty, limited government, and strong defense. Still the clearest statement of what American conservatism claims to believe.
★ Why We Recommend It
This is one of the most important works in the liberty tradition — essential for any serious student of free markets and individual rights.
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★ Key Takeaways
What You'll Learn from The Conscience of a Conservative
- 1This work offers rigorous analysis of its subject from a liberty-oriented perspective.
- 2The author builds a systematic argument from first principles.
- 3The implications for policy and practice are far-reaching.
- 4Readers will gain tools for understanding the unintended consequences of intervention.
- 5Essential reading for anyone serious about the ideas of freedom.
★ About the Author
Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater (1909–1998) was a U.S. Senator from Arizona and the 1964 Republican presidential candidate. His uncompromising advocacy for limited government and individual liberty defined American conservatism for a generation.
★ Meet the Author
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