Strand and principles of conservatism

Question 1

What context was traditional conservatism thought up in?

Answer 1

English Civil war, with the conservative ideology being based in the protection of tradition.

Question 2

What is the core idea of traditional conservatisms views on human nature?

Answer 2

Humans are inherently selfish (as seen in the bible) and cannot be trusted or changed.

Question 3

How is human nature fixed in a traditional conservative view point

Answer 3

The worst aspects of human nature are tempered by a strong state with harsh law and order policies.

Question 4

What is the traditional conservative view on the state

Answer 4

strong state to maintain authority but one that has evolved organically through traditions.

Question 5

what kind of power should a traditional conservative state have and why?

Answer 5

Absolute power to prevent chaotic political enviroment - stability and tradition over all.

Question 6

What is the traditional conservative state responsible for protecting?

Answer 6

National. identity and culture

Question 7

What is the core idea of traditional conservative economics?

Answer 7

it is not the role of the state to get involved in economics, and the market should be left unbothered.

Question 8

What is the traditional conservative view on privatisation?

Answer 8

Private ownership confers status and responsibility, helping impose hierarchy which is beneficial for society. State-owned services encourage state intervention which limits natural rights.

Question 9

What is the core idea of traditional conservative human nature

Answer 9

Society is held together by hierarchy and inequality which are based on natural skills.

Question 10

why do conservatives value inequality and hierarchy (3 reasons)

Answer 10

• Creates order and stability people know their places
  -Seen as natural as everyone has different skills so there will always be leaders who are more skilled than others
  -Those at the top have a duty of care ((Noblesse Oblige)