Conservatism - Pragmatism 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what key thinkers link to pragmatism
A
- Edmund Burke (1729 - 97)
- Michael Oakeshott (1901 - 90)
2
Q
pragmatism
A
rejects theory and ideology in favour of practical experience
3
Q
what do conservatives believe about the general public and what they are able to do
A
lack intellectual ability and powers of reasoning in this complex world
4
Q
what do conservatives not enjoy
A
- abstract ideas
- theories
- ideologies
5
Q
what do conservatives believe about classlessness
A
dangerous = lead to revolution
6
Q
what are two strands of conservatism linked to pragmatism
A
- traditional conservatism
- one-nation conservatism
7
Q
what was Edmund Burke’s view in pragmatism
A
necessary change peacefully, through evolution
8
Q
what is ‘middle way pragmatism’
A
combines market competition with government regulation
