Organic Society/State (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What principle defines an organic society?
What principle defines an organic society?
The whole is greater than sum of parts
How do parts of an organic society relate to each other?
How do parts of an organic society relate to each other?
They are interdependent
Why do conservatives view authority as necessary in organic society?
Why do conservatives view authority as necessary in organic society?
To maintain order and cohesion
What does authority need to reflect according to conservatives?
What does authority need to reflect according to conservatives?
Collective wisdom of past & present needs
What would happen without hierarchy and respect for authority?
What would happen without hierarchy and respect for authority?
Society would descend into anarchy
What is the social contract in conservative thought?
What is the social contract in conservative thought?
Agreement to cooperate for greater good
What do people sacrifice in the social contract?
What do people sacrifice in the social contract?
Individual liberties for state protection
How do conservatives view hierarchy?
How do conservatives view hierarchy?
Natural and inevitable aspect
What is hierarchy's purpose in organic society?
What is hierarchy's purpose in organic society?
Ensure roles suited to abilities
What does division of roles through hierarchy contribute to?
What does division of roles through hierarchy contribute to?
Social harmony
What does cohesion prevent in society?
What does cohesion prevent in society?
Fragmentation and conflict
How do conservatives view tradition?
How do conservatives view tradition?
Accumulated wisdom of past generations