On Thursday 22 January at 7 pm, interested parties are invited to a lecture followed by a discussion on the topic "What is conservatism?" at the TIETZ, VHS course room 4.07. In view of the current debate and the fact that in times of constant crisis and change, many people associate the search for stability and order with the rediscovery of the term, political scientist Prof Dr Werner Patzelt will embark on a historical search for clues.
Participation in the event costs 15 euros. Registration is possible via the link to the event or by telephone on 0371 488 4343.
The term "conservatism" is difficult to define; it is usually associated with feelings rather than knowledge. While some consider it old-fashioned, others rediscover it in their search for what needs to be preserved. The ambiguity of the term is detrimental to rational political discourse. In any case, there is no such thing as "the" conservatism, but rather many varieties of it.
The lecture and discussion will trace the history of the term "conservatism" from ancient Rome and China to the French Revolution and the present day. There are profound differences between continental European conservatism - especially in its manifestation as "liberal conservatism" - and Anglo-Saxon conservatism, which sees itself as strictly "anti-liberal".
The discussion with Prof Dr Werner Patzelt will combine historical and current perspectives.
perspectives. The political scientist held the Chair of Political Systems and System Comparison at TU Dresden from 1991 to 2019. In research and teaching, he has dealt with the development of the political system and political parties in the present day in a variety of ways. He is also a long-standing commentator in controversial political debates.
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