organic society / state

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the concept of organic society and state is fundamental to con thought emphasising that

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society and the state develop naturally and cannot be artificially designed or engineered

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cons disagree with liberal view that a state and society is designed through rational thought instead they view society as

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a living organism that needs to be kept alive

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Oakeshott used the analogy of a boat to illustrate this principle he described political activity as akin to

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navigating a vessel on sea , emoahssing that governance requires constant adjustment

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in the uk this leads to cons opposing the codification of constitution they view the British constitution , unwritten and shaped by tradition as prime example of

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an organic political system , flexible , adaptable and deeply embedded

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for cons the gradual development of such a system is preferable to any attempt to impose a

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rational , designed structure as it respects the accumulated wisdom of the past and the natural growth of societal institutions

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traditional cons strongly endorse the concept of organic society , with a deep respect for

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tradition and established institutions

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the perspective of traditional cons leads them to value and protect long standing institutions like the church and monarchy , seeing them not only as relics of the past but also

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vital organs of society that provide continuity stability and a sense of identity

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traditional cons argue against dismantling of these institutions in the pursuit of ideological goals belivieing that

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such actions can disrupt the balance and harmony of society

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traditional cons beliefs is seen in Burkes advocacy for localism and what he called the “little plantoons” of society , Burke meant by this

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the smaller communities and associations such as families and local communities that provide individuals with security status and a sense of belonging

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traditional cons saw society as a

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collection of localised communities

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according to traditional cons these “ little plantoons “ are essential to a cohesive society and promoting the idea that

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society as a whole is more important that any individual part

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one nation cons agree with traditional cons views that society should develop

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organically , respecting established traditions and institutions and valuing the role of smaller communities

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one nation cons support on for organic society is also clear in their advocacy for a cohesive , patriotic national unit , emphasising

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patriotism and the idea of a cohesive society where citizens have more in common than what divides them
ie race gender religion

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one nation cons perspective champions a sense of national unity and shared purpose where society is seen as

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a collective entity working towards common goals

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one nation cons place emphasis on social harmony with a focus on

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what unities rather than divides

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one nation cons through this view seek to challenge socialists who argue that society is defined by

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class oppression and that the working class should revolt and overthrow the bourgeoise who are in power

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the new rights view on society differs majority from that that of traditional and one nation cons , for the new right society is less of an organically entity shaped by traditions and relations and more a

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collection of individuals pursuing their own intrests brought together in the principle of atomism

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new right cons rather than emphasising the organic development of society and the importance of communal bonds and social cohesion , it focuses on promoting

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individualism and ensuring the states role is minimised to prevent it from infringing upon individual freedom

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new right views can be seen in Rands ‘ the virtue of selfishness ‘ when she argued

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” the smallest minority on earth is the individual . those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities “

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new right thus don’t support the belief of organic society that the state as a whole is more important than different parts , for the new right

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individual are the most important part and the focus of their political beliefs

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the new right strongly believe in atomism which is the belief that

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society is primarily made up of distinct independent individuals
- very different view to trad or one nation cons

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the new right advocates for a minimal state arguing that the best outcomes in society arise when

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individuals are free to pursue their own interests with limited government interference .
personal initiative competition and free market are the drivers of progress and prosperity

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thatcher , new right , was known for her strong support for an atomistic view of society that centred individuals stating in 1987

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” there is not such thing as society ; there are individual men and women , and there are families “