Conservatism: Tensions

Question 1

What is a key disagreement between Traditional and One Nation conservatives regarding welfare?

Answer 1

TC- prefer minimal state-centered welfare

ONC- support welfare to help the less fortunate

Question 2

How do Traditional conservatives view welfare?

Answer 2

As part of paternalism
allows capitalism to remain free
Driven by noblesse oblige

Question 3

What is the One Nation conservative perspective on welfare?

Answer 3

Necessary to govern the whole nation, preventing social disorder and revolution

Question 4

What is a common belief shared by Traditional and One Nation conservatives about welfare?

Answer 4

Both agree welfare is needed to maintain the organic society, but for different reasons.

Question 5

How do One Nation and New Right conservatives differ on welfare?

Answer 5

ONC- believe in expanding welfare

New Right neo-liberals- support reducing state welfare, leaving responsibility to individuals.

Question 6

What is the New Right’s approach to the size of the state?

Answer 6

Neo-liberals- advocate for a smaller state with reduced market influence

neo-conservatives- support a stronger state for law and order.

Question 7

What is the neo-liberal perspective within the New Right?

Answer 7

Decreasing the size of the state to increase economic freedom and benefit from the free market.

Question 8

How do neo-conservatives within the New Right view the state’s role?

Answer 8

Support increasing the state’s role to demonstrate strong leadership and tackle crime through law and order.