Ideas Have Consequences

"Ideas Have Consequences," originally published in 1948, is a critical examination of the decline of Western civilization, authored by Richard M. Weaver. Arguing that the shift toward relativism has undermined the ability to reason and jeopardized social order and individual rights, Weaver contends that these issues arise from choices rather than necessity. This foundational text of modern conservatism emphasizes the importance of embracing absolute reality to address contemporary challenges. The expanded edition features a foreword by Roger Kimball and an afterword by Ted J. Smith III, adding context to Weaver’s influential work.