Conservatism Core Themes flashcards

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What are the 5 core themes of Conservatism?
Hierarchy and Authority, Organic Society, Tradition, Property, Human Imperfection
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What functions does property provide for the individual?
Provides security, promotes respect for society, is an extension of personality
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What are human beings inherently like?
Morally corrupt, imperfect, security seeking, psychologically limited
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What is the function of crime and punishment?
To be strict on crime which is rooted in the behaviour of the individual
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What does tradition reflect to conservatives?
The accumulated wisdom of the past
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What did Burke believe about tradition?
Society is a partnership between "those who are living, those who are dead and those who are to be born"
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What is natural law?
Rights or values inherent by virtue of human nature
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What do conservatives say about hierarchy?
That society is naturally divided
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What is noblesse oblige?
the idea that privilege entails responsibility to care for the less privileged
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What is paternalism?
Authority being exercised over others with the intent of preventing harm or conferring benefit
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What do they say about authority?
It is necessary and thus does not require consent
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What is the organic society?
Society is an organism or living entity where institutions work together in order to maintain social stability and prevent anomie
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What is anomie?
A sense of normlessness that creates feelings of isolation and disassociation from the mainstream
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