the emergence of conservatism

Question 1

Hobbes key work “ leviathan “ was published in what year

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1651

Question 2

what strand was Hobbes

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traditional

Question 3

what key ideas did Hobbes set out

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human nature and role of the state

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Hobbes argued that the absence of a strong and stable state life would be

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“solidartary,poor,nasty,brutish and short”
- supporting a view of human nature as inherently self interested and prone to conflict

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the belief in human imperfection was later agreed by conservatives who argued that

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conflict and disorder were inveitable without the state leading to support a strong state that could provide order and security

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Hobbes support for a sovereign authority which he termed “Lethian” was grounded in the notion that

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a robust and authoritative state is essential to curb the natural tendencies of humans towards disorder

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the central authority according to hobbes should possess the power to enforce

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laws and maintain peace , perveting the chaos of a state of nature

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Hobbes emphasis on order security and the role of the state in achieving these end influenced

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the conservatives trust in established institutions and their skeptics of radical change that could debatilise social order

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conservatism emerged as reaction to liberal ideas and the radical societal changes Brough in by

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the French revolution

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the 1789 revolution upended the traditional aristocratic and religious order in favour of the liberal , thus being called

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the enlightenment , ideals of liberty equality and fraternity

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the upheaval of the French revolution saw a dramatic restructuring of society and government including

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the overthrow of the monarchy , alarmed many who feared instability

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in response to the French revolution conservatism developed a philosophy emphasising the

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preservation of tradition , hierarchy and a cautious pragmatic approach to change

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whip English MP Emund Burke often referred to as the father of conservatism was central in articulating this new political stance in his work

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” reflections of the revolution in France “

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Burke argued for the importance of maintaining established traditions social hierarchy and a

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gradual evolution onf institutions

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Burke believed that the complexities of society were best managed through time tested customs and traditions not

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radical upheavals based on abstract principles

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conservatism therefore arose not just as a counter to liberalisms emphasis on individual right and reason but also as a practical response to

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the pericireved excesses and unpredictability of revolutionary change

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burkes articulation of these ideas laid the ground work for

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modern conservatism