The return of conservatism: between the past, the present and the future

Abstract

Conservatism has existed for centuries as a political philosophy. For Miguel Morgado, its ancient roots can be traced back to authors such as Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero. His book, Introdução ao Conservadorismo (Introduction to Conservatism), was published in 2024 by Publicações D. Quixote. The author engages with various thinkers, both conservative and from other traditions, to outline the key aspects of conservatism, distinguishing it from other political philosophies such as socialism and liberalism.