Conservatism As a Rebellion Against Modernity (Readings: The Thought Stream of Postwar Japan, Vol. 7)

Xenophobia, totalitarianism, historical revisionism, and subservience to the United States. Perhaps the true essence of conservatism can be found at the polar opposite of these elements, which currently appear to be the "makunouchi bento" of conservative thought. By tracing the genealogy of conservative thought in postwar Japan through its original sources, this book uncovers the conservative logic of being an outsider who is thoroughly skeptical of society's enthusiasm.