"My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles"
- Benjamin Disraeli
About this Quote
In this quote, Benjamin Disraeli is expressing his displeasure of Liberalism. He believes that Liberalism is introducing philosophical concepts into the useful organization of life, instead of political concepts. Disraeli is recommending that Liberalism is not based upon practicality, however rather on abstract concepts. He thinks that political principles need to be the basis of practical life, as they are more grounded in reality. Disraeli's criticism of Liberalism is that it is too idealistic and not rooted in reality. He thinks that political principles must be the basis of useful life, as they are more grounded in truth and can be used to daily life. He is suggesting that Liberalism is too idealistic and not rooted in reality, and therefore need to not be the basis of practical life.
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