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conservatism

conservatism Conservatism is a strong attachment to what is old, customary, and familiar in beliefs, social life, religion, morals, and related areas.

Conservatism is a strong attachment to what is old, customary, and familiar in beliefs, social life, religion, morals, and related areas. In a sociological sense, it means a habitual resistance to changes in institutions, customs, or manners.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Conservatism” (Conservatism).
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