Conservatism therefore looks upon the enhancement of man's spiritual nature as the primary concern of political philosophy. Liberals, on the other hand,- in the name of a concern for "human beings”- regard the satisfaction of economic wants as the dominant mission of society. (Barry Goldwater)

Conservatism therefore looks upon the enhancement of man's spiritual nature as the primary concern of political philosophy. Liberals, on the other hand,- in the name of a concern for "human beings”- regard the satisfaction of economic wants as the dominant mission of society.

Barry Goldwater

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