Conservatism: A Philosophy of Inequality?

July 10, 2015

Conservatism is often described as a philosophy of inequality, Dean Blackburn writes. Whereas socialists and social democrats are concerned, above all else, with achieving egalitarian objectives, conservatives, it is argued, are committed to preserving disparities of wealth and status. In a recent article,  which has been published by Political Studies (see link below), I challenge …