Conservativism - KEY TERMS

Question 1

Change to Conserve

Answer 1

fundemental prinicple of conservativism
the belief that for something valuable to be preserved it must be updated and maintained

Question 2

Human imperfection

Answer 2

no such thing as a perfect society due to humans inherent flaws

Question 3

Empiricism

Answer 3

evidence over theory

Question 4

progressive

Answer 4

conservatives do not like this as it make sthe future seem better at handling problems than the past/present

Question 5

hierachy

Answer 5

eqality is an illusion and there will always be a small group in charge of the majority in social and political situations

Question 6

paternalism

Answer 6

the ‘fartherly’ obligations of the elite

Question 7

Authority

Answer 7

a reconised right of those in charge

Question 8

supernationalism

Answer 8

a state who’s authority cuts across national boundaries e.g. ussr - harms one-nation

Question 9

Anti-permissive

Answer 9

seek to reverse liberal progress in the 1960s such as LGBTQ+ rights

Question 10

Atomism

Answer 10

linked to new-right
the idea that humans seek autonomy and space in society
main component is the individual

Question 11

noblesse oblige

Answer 11

privilege entails responsibility