reactionism; revivalism
Refers to an ideology or movement that seeks to return to past systems, values, or traditions, often in politics or culture. Can carry a negative connotation of opposing progress.
His argument was criticized as reactionary.
The rise of revivalism reflects social instability.
保守主義 (conservatism) emphasizes preserving existing institutions, while 復古主義 (reactionism) actively seeks to restore a past order.
復古 is the noun 'restoration' or 'revival', while 復古主義 is the ideology or -ism based on that concept.
Compound of 復古 (restoration, revival) + 主義 (-ism). The term is a modern coinage used in political and cultural discourse.