Conservatism key terms 1: core ideas & principles

Question 1

HIERARCHY

Answer 1

> society is naturally organised in fixed tiers
position not based on individual ability

Question 2

AUTHORITY

Answer 2

higher positions in society = best able to make decisions in interest of whole society

Question 3

CHANGE TO CONSERVE

Answer 3

society should adapt to changing circumstances RATHER THAN reject change fully, risking rebellion/revolution

Question 4

ATOMISM

Answer 4

society = made up of self-interested & self-sufficient individuals (egoistical individualism)