TRADITIONAL CONSERVATISM --> RESPONSE TO EGALITARIANISM AND FASCISM Flashcards
what is egalitarianism
The doctrine all people are equal and deserve the same rights
Spread of what had an effect on conservatism
Spread of socialism and communism after WW1 and emergence to fascism
Most powerful example of a egalitarian state
Soviet Union
What did the soviet union inherently challenge
Beliefs in property, hierarchy and modest reform
What also helped egalitarianism
The extension of the franchise in 1918 and growth of the new Labour Party which was committed to common ownership
What happened with inter-war conservatives
spoke of a middle way between capitalism and socialism, addressing economic inequalities while respecting core conservative beliefs
In the 1930’s what did the state sanction
Greater degree of state intervention as to protect privilege and stop socialism - conservatives supported public health and public housing
After 1945s where did conservatives take steps towards
“big government”
Across europe conservatism did what
Yielded to many ideas from rival ideologies - democratic socialism and modern liberalism
What economics did they support after 1945
Keynesian economics, welfare state and mixed economies involving extensive state ownership of industries and services
What did the conservatives do to rebuttal that conservatism didn’t have a principle
Argued that there were little more updated expressions of their belief in one-nation and paternalism
