Philosopher

Joseph de Maistre

The leading reactionary theorist, Maistre opposed the French Revolution by defending monarchy and the authority of tradition and religion against Enlightenment rationalism, influencing European conservative thought.

1753–1821

Portrait: Joseph de Maistre — Wikimedia Commons / Wikipédia

Profile across the 12 axes

How Joseph de Maistre positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 15%

Unitary 85%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 6%

Autocracy 94%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 83%

Liberty 18%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 79%

Multiculturalism 21%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 76%

Pacifist 24%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 31%

Nationalist 69%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 35%

Private 65%

Control

Leaning - Planning

Planning 66%

Free market 34%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism

Protectionism 76%

Globalism 24%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 1%

Religious 99%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 4%

Traditionalist 96%

Technology

Leaning - Biology

Technology 30%

Biology 70%

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Joseph de Maistre

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