Tn the more serious discussions of the New Conservatism, considerations of natural law have played a prominent part. Conservatism, many of its exponents have insisted, takes its stand on the doctrine of natural law, whereas Liberalism is, by its very nature, merely utilitarian, positivistic, pragmatic, and unprincipled. On their side, many Liberals have charged Conservatism with being metaphysical, rigid, and doctrinaire, and have prided themselves on their own flexibility, openness to the empirical, and readiness to respond to changing conditions. And, significantly, the controversy has entered into the theological dialogue of our time.
Herberg
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