Society Flashcards
Traditional conservatism
Society:
Living organism- we need all parts of society, all parts of the organs to be healthy
We are all connected with roles and obligations
Gradual and pragmatic reforming, respecting the link between generations
One nation conservatism
Society:
Likes a living organism but disraeli feared capitalism is destroying that but separating the country int different parts and nations
Noblesse oblige- land and wealth
Fully employment as a social policy- the best way to help society is to ensure everyone works
(new right)Neoconservatism
Society:
Feared the decline of authority and traditional values
Atomistic- rights are absolute side constraints - this includes property rights - positive rights are unnatural- cannot be claimed
Separateness of person and self ownership- liberty disrupts patterns- danger of common goods - ends do not justify the means
(new right)Neoliberal
Society:
Neo liberals valued personal freedom