Traditional Conservatism: Hierarchical and Paternalistic Values (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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When did traditional conservatism emerge?
When did traditional conservatism emerge?
Late 18th century
What did traditional conservatism react against?
What did traditional conservatism react against?
Enlightenment & French Revolution
Three key features of traditional conservatism
Three key features of traditional conservatism
Organicism, hierarchy, paternalism
Key figure in traditional conservatism
Key figure in traditional conservatism
Edmund Burke
Burke's 1790 work on French Revolution
Burke's 1790 work on French Revolution
Reflections on the Revolution in France
French Revolution dates
French Revolution dates
1789-1799
Burke's preferred type of reform
Burke's preferred type of reform
Gradual, evolutionary (not radical upheaval)
Disraeli's brand of conservatism
Disraeli's brand of conservatism
One Nation conservatism
Basis of hierarchical values in trad. conservatism
Basis of hierarchical values in trad. conservatism
Birth, wealth, talent
Noblesse oblige definition
Noblesse oblige definition
Privileged have moral duty to care for less fortunate
Traditional institutions trad. conservatives support
Traditional institutions trad. conservatives support
Monarchy and the Church
What the Enlightenment emphasized
What the Enlightenment emphasized
Reason, individualism, skepticism of authority
Three Enlightenment thinkers
Three Enlightenment thinkers
Voltaire, Rousseau, Kant
Goal of Disraeli's One Nation conservatism
Goal of Disraeli's One Nation conservatism
Bridge class divides via social reform
Criticism of paternalism
Criticism of paternalism
Perpetuates inequality; can lead to abuse/authoritarianism