Basic Liberty

Welcome to Basic Liberty

Basic Liberty is dedicated to publishing serious works of cultural, social, and political analysis by conservative writers who meet the same high standards of original and penetrating thought for which Basic Books is famous. Our focus is on topics of enduring interest rather than transitory political concerns.

Conservatism today is a house of many mansions whose occupants pursue intramural debate with as much zeal as they devote to challenging the left. Basic Liberty’s list reflects a wide range of conservative perspectives, the only requirements being intellectual rigor and clarity.