It’s interesting to consider classic thinkers and conservatism in matters of language. Is there such a thing as a “linguistic conservative”? Does this category align with political conservatism?
The answer to the first question is yes. A conservative, of course, is someone predisposed to traditional attitudes, beliefs, and teachings over abrupt changes. A progressive, by contrast, favors new or modern ideas and methods, especially in politics and education, and supports reform with little regard for tradition. The contrasting stances might be seen as mostly temperamental or psychological.
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