conservatism - key thinkers Flashcards
what type of conservative was Burke ?
traditional
what type of conservative was Oakshott?
one nation
what type of conservative was Hobbes ?
traditional
what type of conservative was Rand?
neo-liberal/conservative
what type of conservative was Nozick?
neo-conservative/ new right
Burkes view on society ?
ORGANICISM - plant example
who was the father of conservatism?
Burke
what was Burkes view on change?
the French revolution was based on abstract and untested principles
follow customs and tradition as they have been tested - past “wisdom”
gentle and cautious change - pragmatism + organicism
what was Hobbes view on the state?
believed in paternalism
the state was important to act as an authority figure and acts in their interest
set up with the consent of the people
what was Hobbes view on human nature?
humans are flawed - needy/ vulnerable/ selfish and need a strong government
what was Hobbes view on society?
there should be an aristocracy who act as the fathers of society and hold a social responsibility - PATERNALISM
what is Hobbes view on freedom?
people should sacrifice freedom in order to establish authority in order to create harmony and peace
why did Hobbes think the state was important?
state of war - lack of authority and hierarchy will lead to war of “everyman against everyman”
what is Oakeshott’s view on human nature ?
they are imperfect
can’t comprehend the modern world
act in assumptions and reason as opposed to practical experience
what is Oakeshott’s view on change?
there should be slow change over time - praised the British government for developing slowly as an institution over time
disagreed with the Russian revolution
