Conservativism Flashcards
Hobbs ordered society needs
-a state with absolute power
-monarchy with absolute authority
Trad Con believe change should…
-occur organically without the interference of the state
-opposite to revolution
Oakshott central view of society
- Pragmatism
- society needs to “stay afloat” in the “endless sea”
Rands view of objectivism
-Self preservation
-rational to be selfish
-supports laissez faire capitalism
New right view of the state
-less interference, limited, minimal
-focus on law and order
- (neo cons focus on regulation)
- state should have a role in national defence/property rights
Hobbes human nature view
- people are needy, vulnerable
- driven by self preservation
- need sovereign to maintain order
- pessimistic view
One nation difference to new right
ONC focus on
- social cohesion
- pragmatism
- paternalism
- bridge gap between rich and poor
Burkes little platoons
Societies grouped together, providing moral guidance and a brake on selfishness
Tradition brings…
-stability
- somenting to gift younger generation
-help to navigate change, continuity
Hobbes view of life without laws
“ nasty, brutish, short” emphasising human perfection
New right economic system
Laissez faire capitalism, least regulation, minimal intervention, economic freedom
Rands “ ethical egoism”
natural for individuals to act in their own self interest
Nozicks view on theft ( he’s a libertarian )
Tax is theft, no state intervention in our lives
Importance of hierarchy
-Natural societal structure
-reflects the natural difference
-helps maintain stable society
Paternalism + and thinker u could use
State exists to provide, safety net, promote stability
-BURKE
