Conservatism and postmodernism

Consanguineous relations or 'different' voices

Bibliographic Data

ID6292821
AuthorsBruce Pilbeam (corresponding author)
Year2001
Volume6
Issue1
Pages33-54
Publication date2001-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Political Ideologies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1356-9317 • E-ISSN: 1469-9613
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13569310125234
OpenAlexW4248615806
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

A relatively neglected issue within discussions of conservatism is the relationship of conservative thought to that of postmodernism, a perhaps surprising circumstance given the frequently similar sentiments expressed by both; for example, the strenuous rejection of 'rationalist' ideological prescriptions. The purpose of this article therefore is to explore this under-examined relationship, by analysing the grounds both for harmony and for antagonism between conservative and postmodernist perspectives. In attempting to resolve the contradictions this seems to raise, what is concluded is that analysis is required which extends beyond purely theoretical considerations: hence, despite a number of suggestive parallels between conservative and postmodernist arguments being identified, the practical concern of conservatives to resist challenges to traditional values and institutions is seen ultimately to preclude any widespread acceptance of postmodernism's claims

Conservatism · Economics · Epistemology · Harmony (color · Ideology · Parallels · Political science · Politics · Positive economics · Postmodernism · Sociology · Law · Philosophy · Political and Economic history of UK and US

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