Conservatism Flashcards
what is authority
paternalistic figures are in charge of what other people do in society- acting in their best interest
what is hierarchy
a social structure where people or groups are ranked according to their status or authority.
define the term “change to conserve”
making changes to preserve the core values of society while maintaining the existing social order.
what is atomism
the belief that society is made up of self-interested and self-sufficient individuals- egotistical individualism
what is noblesse oblige
The duty of the wealthy and privileged to look after those less fortunate
what is anti-permissiveness
upholds traditional values through strong institutions, and opposes permissive attitudes that can destabilize society.
define the term radical
people whose ideas favour drastic political, economic and social change
define the term “human imperfection”
the traditional conservative belief that humans are flawed, which makes them incapable of making good decisions for themselves
define the term “laissez faire”
A preference towards minimal government intervention in business and the state.
what is empiricism?
The idea that knowledge comes from real experience and not from abstract theories
