
American Conservatism: History, Beliefs, and Impact
Gregory L. Schneider
This expertly-taught course invites you on a journey through 100 years of American conservative history.
The history and development of American conservatism is as fascinating as it is complex. While conservative commentators, politicians, and pundits abound, few truly understand how the conservative movement came to be the institution it is today. Now, you can learn about this vital history in 12 thought-provoking lectures.
Conservatism is not a rigid ideology; rather, as you will learn, its protean character has allowed it to adapt and survive as a major force in the history of ideas and in politics. In recent decades, conservatism has become a political force in the nation, but it took many years of building and organizing to construct the necessary institutions to do so.
You will start with the beginnings of the conservative movement and its reaction to the New Deal. You will then explore the greatest figures of conservatism, from William F. Buckley and his publication of National Review, to the Barry Goldwater campaign of 1964, up through the rise of Reagan and his ensuing political influence. You will then consider the future of the conservative movement.
Born from intellectual activity rather than political power, conservatives constructed a movement based around the propositions of free market economics, the preservation of tradition, and combat with communism. This is an essential course for all those seeking to gain a fuller understanding of conservatism and American political history.
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.
Duration - 4h 55m.
Author - Gregory L. Schneider.
Narrator - Not Yet Available.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Location:
United States
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This expertly-taught course invites you on a journey through 100 years of American conservative history. The history and development of American conservatism is as fascinating as it is complex. While conservative commentators, politicians, and pundits abound, few truly understand how the conservative movement came to be the institution it is today. Now, you can learn about this vital history in 12 thought-provoking lectures. Conservatism is not a rigid ideology; rather, as you will learn, its protean character has allowed it to adapt and survive as a major force in the history of ideas and in politics. In recent decades, conservatism has become a political force in the nation, but it took many years of building and organizing to construct the necessary institutions to do so. You will start with the beginnings of the conservative movement and its reaction to the New Deal. You will then explore the greatest figures of conservatism, from William F. Buckley and his publication of National Review, to the Barry Goldwater campaign of 1964, up through the rise of Reagan and his ensuing political influence. You will then consider the future of the conservative movement. Born from intellectual activity rather than political power, conservatives constructed a movement based around the propositions of free market economics, the preservation of tradition, and combat with communism. This is an essential course for all those seeking to gain a fuller understanding of conservatism and American political history. This course is part of the Learn25 Collection. Duration - 4h 55m. Author - Gregory L. Schneider. Narrator - Not Yet Available. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:41
About The Author
Duration:00:01:04
Topic 1: The Protean Of American Conservatism
Duration:00:22:22
Topic 2: Agaisnt Progressivism
Duration:00:24:41
Topic 3: Dealing With The New Deal
Duration:00:24:48
Topic 4: Profits, Proselytizer, And Pundits
Duration:00:24:40
Topic 5: Anti Communism
Duration:00:24:49
Topic 6: How Conservatism Became A Movement
Duration:00:24:13
Topic 7: Plunging Into Politics
Duration:00:24:24
Topic 8: The Other Sixties
Duration:00:24:30
Topic 9: Conservatives Discover Policy
Duration:00:24:22
Topic 10: Revolution
Duration:00:24:53
Topic 11: The Reagan Years
Duration:00:24:58
Topic 12: Between Principle And Politics
Duration:00:25:01