TENSIONS AND SIMILARITIES IN CONSERVATISM Flashcards
conservatism lacks what
An end goal
What can conservatism be seen as due to its pragmatic approach
Can be seen to have a lack of underlying principles and just changes with others
An argument against conservatism being an ideology
Believe it is a jumbled collection of beliefs,attitudes and ideas are more psychology than ideology
the 3 core conservative ideas
Government is necessary but needs to be limited
The free market is the principle to a thriving economy
Support the view that freedom and choice for the individual is important
What do most conservatives apart from new right agree on over human nature
Pessimistic view over human nature and stress’s the fallibility and weakness of human nature
Where do conservatives agree on the state
Aim of state is to provide national security and law and order
How do traditional conservatives see society
A paternalistic view of society , society is natural, organic and living with individuals bound with common ties
How do new right conservatives see society
Saw it as atomistic, consisting of individuals rationally pursuing their own ends
Areas of agreement over the economy
Agree private property is good - provides individual with security and safety in an ever-changing world
Capitalism - Directly links to conservatives view of human nature as selfish as people will keep working if they know they can claim the fruit of their labour
