conservatism

Question 1

What is a conservative?

Answer 1

Those wishing to preserve the best elements of the existing social order.

Question 2

What are the different strands of conservatism?

Answer 2

Traditional, one nation, new right

Question 3

what are the two branches of new right conservatives?

Answer 3

Neo conservatism, neo liberalism

Question 4

what is noblesse oblige?

Answer 4

privilege entails responsibility

Question 5

traditional conservatives views on the state?

Answer 5

• believe in a need for the strong state
  -imperfect human nature- strong central authority needed
  -“Humans must feel in awe of a strong central authority to avoid chaos”