Irving Kristol

The godfather of neoconservatism

A liberal mugged by reality.

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The essayist who defined neoconservatism — ex-leftists who, disillusioned with Great Society liberalism, fused market economics, cultural conservatism and an assertive foreign policy.

social

Cultural conservative wary of the 1960s counterculture.

economic

Pro-market, but accepting of a welfare floor and 'two cheers for capitalism.'

governance

Strong state, assertive abroad, sceptical of utopian reform.

Notable for

Founded 'The Public Interest'
'Two Cheers for Capitalism'
Defined neoconservatism

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