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Perhaps we have multiple definitions of "conservative" in circulation. The definition with which I'm most familiar does not include a propensity for dogmatism
by DoofusOfDeath 9y ago
Perhaps we have multiple definitions of "conservative" in circulation. The definition with which I'm most familiar does not include a propensity for dogmatism
- 1024core 9y agoI dunno, if you just go by the dictionary definition[1]: disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. [1] http://www.dictionary.com/browse/conservative http://www.dictionary.com/browse/conservative
- DoofusOfDeath 9y agoI actually agree with the definition you posted. The distinction I'm drawing is this: The definition you posted above cover's the characteristics of a person's actions, strategies, etc. In contrast, I understood your earlier post to be about conservative's epistemic habits. Those two things are certainly connected, but aren't identical.