Pragmatism: Conservatism as Practical Approach (Michael Oakeshott) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Oakeshott: pragmatism in conservatism
Oakeshott: pragmatism in conservatism
Central tenet, not rigid ideology
Oakeshott: what pragmatism involves
Oakeshott: what pragmatism involves
Decisions based on what works in practice
Oakeshott: what pragmatism rejects
Oakeshott: what pragmatism rejects
Abstract theories & ideological commitments
Oakeshott: conservatism as...
Oakeshott: conservatism as...
Practical disposition, not fixed beliefs
Conservative mindset on change (Oakeshott)
Conservative mindset on change (Oakeshott)
Sceptical; prefers known & tested over new
What should guide political action? (Oakeshott)
What should guide political action? (Oakeshott)
Concrete circumstances & traditions
What political action should avoid (Oakeshott)
What political action should avoid (Oakeshott)
Utopian goals & theoretical models
What traditions represent (Oakeshott)
What traditions represent (Oakeshott)
Accumulated wisdom of past generations
Role of traditions (Oakeshott)
Role of traditions (Oakeshott)
Provide practical solutions tested over time
Traditions & social stability (Oakeshott)
Traditions & social stability (Oakeshott)
Embody practical knowledge for maintaining stability
Oakeshott's preferred type of change
Oakeshott's preferred type of change
Gradual, evolutionary change
Key qualities of Oakeshott's pragmatism
Key qualities of Oakeshott's pragmatism
Flexibility & adaptability
Pragmatism rejects...favors... (Oakeshott)
Pragmatism rejects...favors... (Oakeshott)
Rejects ideological rigidity; favors practical wisdom