I cannot place myself in the conservative sphere; however, well argued and written essays on conservative history and thought are always enlightening. Thank you for this excellent article.
When Chambers referred to Beaconsfield, didn't he mean Disraeli? (Earl of Beaconsfield in his later years.) Although it is true that Burke and also Chesterton lived and were buried in Beaconsfield. If we imagine a Spoon River Anthology/Act 3 of Our Town type world, those three might be having some interesting conversations.
One reason so many conservatives tried to distance themselves from Kirk was that Kirk (as I read him), despised all commerce, and big business in particular. The conservative movement (as I know it) is sensitive to the desires of its funders.
I cannot place myself in the conservative sphere; however, well argued and written essays on conservative history and thought are always enlightening. Thank you for this excellent article.
When Chambers referred to Beaconsfield, didn't he mean Disraeli? (Earl of Beaconsfield in his later years.) Although it is true that Burke and also Chesterton lived and were buried in Beaconsfield. If we imagine a Spoon River Anthology/Act 3 of Our Town type world, those three might be having some interesting conversations.
Good point. I think it could be either, or both. Although reading the Chambers letter again makes me think it applies more to Disraeli than Burke.
One reason so many conservatives tried to distance themselves from Kirk was that Kirk (as I read him), despised all commerce, and big business in particular. The conservative movement (as I know it) is sensitive to the desires of its funders.
There is some of that, but Kirk's anti-commercial attitudes come out more in his life choices than his politics (although it is there too, compared to other conservatives). I get into the weeds on this topic here: https://nationalinterest.org/feature/will-conservatives-abandon-free-market-53172