ABSTRACT
The terms radical, liberal, moderate, conservative, and reactionary are some of the most common words used in political discourse. In order to gain a clear understanding of what these five terms represent, the concepts of political change and political values must be discussed in relation to them. Radicals are people who find themselves extremely discontented with the status quo. Consequently, they wish an immediate and profound change in the existing order, advocating something new and different for society.
