Conservatism - summary of all 1.2

Question 1

Human Nature of CONSERVATISM

Answer 1

• pessimistic
• without harsh legal system = society deteriorates
• only viable economic system

Question 2

the state on CONSERVATISM

Answer 2

One-nation / traditional
- preserve social order through welfare
New Right
- both liberal and authoritarian attitudes
- roll back state because dependency culture
- however state intervention for crime

Question 3

society on CONSERVATISM

Answer 3

Traditional and one-nation
- society is a ‘social body’
- any reform endangers the organic society
- natural ‘top-down’ control
Neo-liberal
- society is a body of rational and independent individuals with free market

Question 4

the economy on CONSERVATISM

Answer 4

One Nation / Traditional
- limited interventionist economic management techniques to maintain high employment
- prevent social instability
New Right
- state has to be reduced
- free market is the only way to meet supply and demand