Traditional Conservatism: Hierarchical and Paternalistic Values (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which century did traditional conservatism emerge?
In which century did traditional conservatism emerge?
Late 18th century
What was traditional conservatism primarily a reaction to?
What was traditional conservatism primarily a reaction to?
Enlightenment & French Revolution
Which work did Edmund Burke write in 1790?
Which work did Edmund Burke write in 1790?
Reflections on the Revolution in France
What type of reform did Burke advocate?
What type of reform did Burke advocate?
Gradual, evolutionary reform
Which thinkers are mentioned as promoting Enlightenment ideas?
Which thinkers are mentioned as promoting Enlightenment ideas?
Voltaire, Rousseau, and Kant
What years did the French Revolution span?
What years did the French Revolution span?
1789-1799
What was Benjamin Disraeli's philosophy called?
What was Benjamin Disraeli's philosophy called?
One Nation conservatism
What does noblesse oblige mean?
What does noblesse oblige mean?
Privileged must care for less fortunate
What three factors is natural hierarchy based on?
What three factors is natural hierarchy based on?
Birth, wealth, and talent
Which institutions do traditional conservatives value?
Which institutions do traditional conservatives value?
Monarchy and Church
What did Burke criticise the Enlightenment for?
What did Burke criticise the Enlightenment for?
Rejecting tradition & social hierarchy
What is a key criticism of paternalism?
What is a key criticism of paternalism?
It perpetuates inequality