conservtism Flashcards
pragmatism
Thinking or dealing with problems in a practical way, rather than by using theory or abstract principle.
who said ‘Change in order to conserve’ ?
Edmund Burke
what’s the new right?
ideological trend that embraces a blend of neoliberalism and neo conservatism
who said ‘Humans are essentially evil. Without a strong government society will become chaotic’
Thomas Hobbs
Human beings are both ______ and ______
Imperfect and Unperfectible
What did Hobbs say about Humankind?
Innately selfish and greedy. ‘Power after Power’
What do conservatism say about human nature?
- Human beings are morally imperfect.
In human nature what does order ensure?
Human life is stable and predictable.
Organic Society
Society is like a living organism.
Conservatism thought on hierarchy
It is natural in society and needed
Conservatism on order
Government provides clear rules, discipline, and guidance to ensure that society is ordered peacefully and stable.
What does ‘Little Platton’ mean? Who said it?
Burke said it.
Your little bubble of security and order
What does change to conserve mean?
Change and reform must be gradual and not rushed. Respect tradition.
How did Burke view human nature?
• Saw individuals as foolish but the species wise.
• Argued that human can’t be rational but rely on traditional custom.
The only contract that exist is between __1__ the _2__ and the yet to be __3__.
The present must nurture and protect tradition and custom to pass it on to future generation.
Who said this?
- the dead
- the living
- the yet to be born.
Edmund Burke.
