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WorksheetsConservatism
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is Pragmatism?
This rejects practical experience and argues that innovation is the way forward
This argues that you must take a fundamentalist approach to theory
This rejects theory and ideology in favour of practical experience
This argues that you should keep trying different options until something works
What 2 strands of Conservatism are associated with pragmatism? (2 answers)
Traditional
Neo
Ultra
One-Nation
What is tradition? (2 answers)
A sense that things were better in the old days
Hip Hop prior to 1996
A religious doctrine arguing that we should return to older values
An attachment to the institutions, customs and practices of a society
Because of human imperfection, conservatives stress that (2 answers):
There needs to be a tough stance on law and order to deter criminal behaviour
We are naturally competitive, self-interest is a more powerful motivator than altruism
The state is bad, its existence corrupts us and makes us do evil things
Cooperation is needed, a sense of equality that binds us together as one
What is Atomism? (2 answers)
The idea that society is made up of self-interested and self-sufficient individuals
The commit to building a nuclear weapon within five years
The idea that society consists of an explosion of common interests that need to be tied together
Increasing social breakdown and isolation
What is paternalism?
A hierarchical organic society designed to ensure social cohesion
Men should be dominant in society and act as father figures
A great leader should be appointed, who should give us guidance and direction
The collective is always more important than the individual
What ideas does the New Right believe in? (2 answers)
Keynesian Economics
Libertarianism
Neo-Liberalism
Paternalism
What does "Noblesse Oblige" mean?
Nobles have no obligations
Obligations are essential to a effective society
Nobles have to behave with honour for greater glory
Nobility and privilege brings social responsibilities with it
What is laissez-faire capitalism?
Capitalism should be free from restriction or controls set by the government
Lazy people will dominate the economic system, taking long toilet breaks and sitting in the park
Capitalism needs to be controlled and regulated by a higher authority
Life needs to be fair. Capitalism should promote equality and mutual understanding
What ideas did Friedman promote? (2 answers)
Keynesian economics
Neo-Liberalism
Modern Liberalism
Monetarism
What 2 ideas are linked to anti-permissiveness? (2 answers)
People need to be more self-reliant and stop asking permission to do things
People should be allowed to choose whatever lifestyle they like.
It leads to the spreading of immoral lifestyles, these go against the teachings of God
People choosing different moral positions undermines social cohesion
What did Thomas Hobbes argue?
That people need an ordered society so that they can lead a free life
That an ordered society should be structured around the collective need
The state is bad, we need a small state so that people are free to live their independent lives
Society needs a dictator who can dominate us. This will keep order and give us structure
Burke argued in favour of Empiricism, what is empiricism?
Theory gives us a structure from which to build a society from
To seek an Empire is natural, it is the job of developed nations to civilise the world
Knowledge comes from real experience, not from abstract theories
Society should beware of short term trends and victories. Long term history is far more important
What did Edmund Burke argue?
Change is natural and necessary and should be encouraged
The French Revolution demonstrates the importance or radical, revolutionary change
The American Revolution was not a true revolution, as society was not sufficiently transformed afterwards
Change should be approached with caution, protecting the delicate balance of society
What does Michael Oakeshott argue about theory?
That they create a collective mindset which is dangerous for national stability
It is a fundamental building block of modern politics
That they oversimplify complex situations
That they are not abstract enough, and this makes application difficult
What did Ayn Rand argue?
People should work hard to achieve a life of purpose and productiveness
People have a moral obligation to support their fellow human beings
That a person's happiness is a secondary consideration to the needs of the state
People should be free to do whatever they like as long as they do not cause harm to others
Robert Nozick holds which New Right viewpoint?
Individuals are a secondary consideration, compared to the needs of the nation
Individuals own their bodies, talents, abilities and labour
Individuals are a part of a wider collective, this makes up the state
Individuals must have their actions limited by the state, this will protect order and stability
Robert Nozick likens the state to a...
Self Portrait
Laughing Cavalier
Picasso Cubist Portrait
Night Watchman
