Core ideas and principles Flashcards
1
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Name:
The core ideas of conservatism
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- Pragmatism
- Tradition
- Human imperfection
- Organic society
- Paternalism
- Libertarianism
2
Q
Name:
The core terms for conservatism
A
- Hierarchy
- Organic society
- Authority
- Change to conserve
- Atomism
3
Q
Define:
Pragmatism
A
A flexible approach to society with decisions made on the basis of what works
4
Q
Define:
Tradition
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The accumulated wisdom of past societies and a connection across the generations
5
Q
Define:
Human imperfection
A
humans are flawed, which makes them incapable of making good decisions for themselves
6
Q
Define:
Organic Society
A
society is more important than its individual parts
7
Q
Define:
Paternalism
A
members of the elite seek to govern in the best interests of the people
8
Q
Define
Libertarianism
A
The upholding of liberty, seeking to maximise autonomy and free choice, mainly in the economy
