Core Ideas

Question 1

Pragmatism

Answer 1

Flexible approach to society, decisions are made on the basis of practicality.

Question 2

Tradition

Answer 2

Accumulated wisdom of past societies and the connection between generations.

Question 3

Human imperfection

Answer 3

Humans are flawed and thus they cannot make good decisions on their behalf.

Question 4

Organic society/state

Answer 4

Society/state is more important than individual parts.

Question 5

Paternalism

Answer 5

Benign power exerted from above by the state which governs in the interests of the people.

Question 6

Libertarianism

Answer 6

This seeks to maximise autonomy and free choice, mainly in the economy (neo-liberalism).

Question 7

Hierarchy

Answer 7

Members of society are ranked according to relative status and authority; those below are commanded and those above command.

Question 8

Authority

Answer 8

The power/right to give orders and enforce obedience to decisions.

Question 9

Change to conserve

Answer 9

The ability of society to adapt to changing circumstances in order to conserve its wider structure.

Question 10

Atomism

Answer 10

The main component of society is the individual, however this individual can only flourish when society is orderly and has shared values.