重审里根的两次总统就职演说谈当代美国保守主义的兴起

罗纳德.里根和约翰.肯尼迪一样,是美国当代史上一个影响力巨大的偶像人物,他的执政方式和理念对当今的美国政治、经济和外交形成了深远的影响。在里根内阁时期,保守派真正发展壮大起来,有着十分广泛的追随者和拥护者。美式保守主义不同于老欧洲那种消极、大势已去、固步自封的保守主义,而是一种不断汲取养分,深深扎根于美国乐观土壤的思维模式,它有着保守性,亦杂糅着个人主义、古典自由主义和理想主义。里根执政期间的保守主义的种子已经生根发芽,并日渐茁壮,因此在右翼力量崛起的今天,透过里根总统的就职演说重新发掘并审视其中的保守主义,仍极具意义。

Retrial Reagan＇s two presidential inaugural speech to talk about the rise of contemporary American conservatism

Ronald Reagan, ranking among such iconic figures as J. F. Kennedy, has left America a rich legacy in modem politics, economic theories and diplomatic policies. During his administration, the conservative power began to thrive as a key factor in American political arena, and brought about a growing legion of supporters and adherents. Unlike its waning European counterpart, American conservatism is one deeply rooted in a land of affluence, enriched and shaped by diverging sources： classical liberalism, individualism and idealism. It took root during Reagan＇s presidency, and has thrived in the past two decades. Thus, it is of no less significance today to re-examine the Reagan＇s inaugural addresses for a thorough analysis of the Reagan conservatism.