(B) to what extent has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a Flashcards
what could be the agreement points to this
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- balanced budgeting more important
- free market
- individual repsonsibility undermined
AGREEMENT
why is the balanced budget more important
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- Margaret Thatcher used balanced budgeting and is known to have the longest term in office due to that
-Conservatives have tried to get an ACT where day-to-day budget is always balanced
AGREEMENT
why is the free market more important that pragmatism
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- RAND and NOZICK advocated for a ‘laissez faire’ capitalism and if the only ecnomic systenm which keeps up with supply and demand
since 1979 - all manifestos include privatisation and deregulation
AGREEMENT
how is indiviudal responsibilty undermined
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
strong law and order / reduce of benefits let people take individual responsibility again
state reduced state support facilities and created more responibility
what are the disagreements to this agrument
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- pragmatism in globalisation
- ideology didn’t stop social change
- replace NHS to private did not succeed
DISAGREEMENT
how comes pragmatism is the only way to navigate globalisation
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- adapt to the forces to share advantages of globalisation
theresa may’s government tried to compromise BREXIT deal with EU
DISAGREEMENT
how comes ideology was overthrown by social change
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- same sex marriage david cameron 2013
ideology failed to overturn this = tolerance and pragmatism is good
DISAGREEMENT
why does the fail in privatisation of NHS show pragmatism is ON TOP
has ideology replaced pragmatism at the heart of conservatism : 3a
- Margaret Thatcher attempted to fully make health sector private ( did not materialise )
OAKESHOTT - not to disturb pragmatism in governement = no massive change
