CONSERVATISM 4

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  • Can conservatism be reconciled with socialism?
    • NO
      • Conservatives see inequality as natural, socialists see it as unacceptable.
      • Conservatives are sceptical of progress, socialists see it as essential.
      • Conservatives defend private property, fundamentalist socialists favour common ownership.
      • Conservatives reject revolution, some fundamentalist socialists see it as desirable and inevitable.
      • Traditional conservatives advocate noblesse oblige, socialists think paternalism is patronising.
    • YES
      • Traditional conservatives and socialists play down the importance of individualism.
      • Traditional conservatives and socialists stress the importance of communities.
      • Traditional conservatives and socialists stress the importance of unity within communities.
      • Traditional conservatives and socialists see capitalism as potentially problematic.
      • Traditional conservatives and socialists are sceptical of meritocracy, highlighting 'fate' and 'chance'.

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