Conservatism: Tensions Flashcards
What is a key disagreement between Traditional and One Nation conservatives regarding welfare?
TC- prefer minimal state-centered welfare
ONC- support welfare to help the less fortunate
How do Traditional conservatives view welfare?
As part of paternalism
allows capitalism to remain free
Driven by noblesse oblige
What is the One Nation conservative perspective on welfare?
Necessary to govern the whole nation, preventing social disorder and revolution
What is a common belief shared by Traditional and One Nation conservatives about welfare?
Both agree welfare is needed to maintain the organic society, but for different reasons.
How do One Nation and New Right conservatives differ on welfare?
ONC- believe in expanding welfare
New Right neo-liberals- support reducing state welfare, leaving responsibility to individuals.
What is the New Right’s approach to the size of the state?
Neo-liberals- advocate for a smaller state with reduced market influence
neo-conservatives- support a stronger state for law and order.
What is the neo-liberal perspective within the New Right?
Decreasing the size of the state to increase economic freedom and benefit from the free market.
How do neo-conservatives within the New Right view the state’s role?
Support increasing the state’s role to demonstrate strong leadership and tackle crime through law and order.
