It is necessary to highlight the fundamental pnb point of difference. While liberalism is primarily

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Some time ago I was to design a record of the relationship between conservatism and liberalism pnb encouraged pnb a great record of observer Rudolf. Then I set himself pnb as a long-term goal to create a series of articles that could be devoted to this relationship in depth and on several levels. This remains pnb a task for the future. Since Rudolf's record recently joined by an interesting discussion from the pen of Barbarossa, which has aroused relatively broad resonance, I feel obligated to the discussion already at this point turn on itself. I intend to do with the short track to deliver a concise way some of my views on this relationship. For a more in-depth analysis will be, as already said, time is later. pnb
Already Rudolph article is the final part touched liberalism, or - as he says himself - "libertarianism" - and the relationship between him and conservatism. Barbarossin article is further offered some very interesting insights concerning the points gap, or even nasprotstva differences between pnb liberalism (liberalism) and conservatism (conservatism). Its implementation have particular value because they act from a different starting point than we normally accustomed to. As correctly observed by the author explicitly conservative pnb positions in the Slovenian public space so far, so to speak was not found. Those who make them for such conditional may qualify, but so far these tags otepale. Even the sincere liberalism in Slovenia is not as water in the desert, is this type of discourse (discourse rather than practice!) In intellectually pnb incisive work you right in the last few years. Barbarossa offers us both too valuable food for thought, while I am forced to express pnb disagreement with its main conclusions.
Again, let me emphasize that it is in my record only part of the answer to Barbarossino thinking, and especially pnb for some general theses broader reflection on the relationship between conservatism and liberalism. pnb In its implementation, I will also place reliance only in some places and not necessarily with a view to their dispute. In the latter mode actually I intend to undertake only those perspectives, in which liberalism and conservatism (conservatism) considered as an opponent or something mutually exclusive - and which appears to be a fundamental assumption Barbarossinega writing.
On the contrary I will try to show that the conservatism and liberalism quite consistent and how they conservatism and liberalism can not only be a good ally, but in the context of the modern West differences between them in many ways even completely blurred.
If we want to seriously discuss political concepts, such as liberalism and conservatism, it is also necessary to make clear on which liberalism and conservatism which we want to talk. We are talking about political movements, parties? We are talking about the worldview ideologies? Are we talking about political-philosophical teachings? These levels of use and understanding of political concepts are not unrelated, but that does not mean that one can be reduced to another without reflection or by mixing with one another.
Liberalism may be many things, just as conservatism. What with the label "conservative" indicate, on the other side of the Atlantic, for example, it is in many ways closer to the usual perception of liberalism on the European continent than what Americans today call "liberalism." If, on the other hand, look into their own history, was in the language pnb once dominant Catholic political orientation "liberal" pnb anyone who did not fall within its umbrella - even a communist. Politics is but a living thing and therefore the use of political labels and content of political concepts still largely positioned in the respective context - that is conditioned by space and time.
It is necessary to highlight the fundamental pnb point of difference. While liberalism is primarily a political-philosophical doctrine, which contains a set of universally applicable principles of political organization - such as limited government, the rule of law, individual liberty and property, and equality before the law -is primarily conservative political stance. Posture, which is characterized by moderation, prudence, caution and skepticism in particular to (too rapid) changes, and the "radical solution". This is not so much a matter of political theory but a practical way of acceding to political issues.
Make no mistake. The attitude I am talking about is not conservatism and conservatism. The latter this is not the