Organic Society/State (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Organic society metaphor
Organic society metaphor
Society as living organism; whole > sum of parts
Organic society key principle
Organic society key principle
Whole is greater than sum of its parts
Parts of organic society relationship
Parts of organic society relationship
Interdependent, contributing to stability of whole
Authority in organic society
Authority in organic society
Natural & necessary element to maintain order & cohesion
What authority reflects
What authority reflects
Collective wisdom of past & needs of present
Society without hierarchy & authority
Society without hierarchy & authority
Descends into anarchy
What people sacrifice for security
What people sacrifice for security
Personal freedoms/liberties
Social contract definition
Social contract definition
Agreement to cooperate for greater good; sacrifice liberties for state protection
Nature of hierarchy in organic society
Nature of hierarchy in organic society
Natural & inevitable aspect
Hierarchy's contribution
Hierarchy's contribution
Social harmony & efficient functioning of society
What interdependence fosters
What interdependence fosters
Duty & responsibility to contribute to society
Tradition according to conservatives
Tradition according to conservatives
Accumulated wisdom of past generations
What cohesion prevents
What cohesion prevents
Fragmentation & conflict