The Neoconservative Persuasion by Irving Kristol

Selected Essays, 1942–2009

A collection of essays tracing the evolution of neoconservative thought from the mid-20th century onward, blending policy analysis with cultural critique. It advances a skeptical view of utopian social engineering, defends market economics anchored in moral and religious traditions, and argues for assertive yet prudent American leadership abroad. Along the way, it considers welfare-state reform, the responsibilities of intellectuals, and the balance between liberty, virtue, and democratic capitalism.

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