The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945 by George H. Nash Summary
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Nash's definitive chronicle maps how conservative intellectuals - from Buckley to Friedman - transformed America before Reagan's rise. This Harvard-crafted "unquestioned standard" predicted political shifts decades before they happened, revealing the blueprint that still shapes today's fierce ideological battles.
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The Conservative Renaissance: A Movement Born from Defeat
In the smoldering aftermath of World War II, American conservatism appeared destined for history's dustbin. The New Deal had transformed government's role in American life, and liberalism's dominance seemed unassailable. Yet from this apparent defeat, an intellectual revolution began that would reshape American politics for generations. What started as scattered voices of dissent in 1945 would, within decades, challenge liberalism's cultural and political supremacy. This transformation wasn't inevitable. In 1945, conservative thinkers were marginalized figures working in isolation - professors without prestigious appointments, journalists without mainstream platforms, philosophers swimming against the intellectual current. Their journey from the wilderness to the corridors of power represents one of the most remarkable political and cultural shifts in American history. Why does this matter today? Because we're still living in the world these thinkers helped create. The debates between government intervention and free markets, between traditional values and progressive change, between isolationism and international engagement - these tensions continue to define our political landscape. Understanding how conservatism rebuilt itself after near-extinction reveals something profound about American identity and the power of ideas to reshape society against seemingly impossible odds.
The Intellectual Foundations: Libertarians and Traditionalists
The Anti-Communist Imperative and Movement Building
American Roots and Cultural Identity
From Ideas to Political Power
The Conservative Legacy and Enduring Questions
The Conservative Worldview in Practice
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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