Conservatism

Question 1

Key agreements between conservatives in terms of the state

Answer 1

A key role of the state is to provide order and security

Question 2

Key tensions between conservatives in terms of the state

Answer 2

Extent of the role of the state in the economy

State paternalism

Whether the state should act according to pragmatism and tradition

Question 3

Key agreements between conservatives in terms of the economy

Answer 3

Acceptance of a degree of economic inequality

Strong support for capitalism and property rights

Question 4

Key tensions between conservatives in terms of the economy

Answer 4

State intervention in the economy

Economic inequality/hierarchy

Support for capitalism motivated by very different reasons

Question 5

Key agreements between conservatives in terms of society

Answer 5

Acceptance of a degree of inequality in society

All strands believe that order, security and property rights are key to a successful society

Question 6

Key tensions between conservatives in terms of society

Answer 6

Organic society

Social hierarchy

Question 7

Key agreements between conservatives in terms of human nature

Answer 7

Human nature necessitates the state to provide order and security

Question 8

Key tensions between conservatives in terms of human nature

Answer 8

Human imperfection

Paternalism and tradition = necessary to guide HN in the right direction??