Michael Oakeshott - Key Ideas (1901–1990) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What years did Michael Oakeshott live?
What years did Michael Oakeshott live?
1901-1990
In which year was Oakeshott's work 'Rationalism in Politics' published?
In which year was Oakeshott's work 'Rationalism in Politics' published?
1962
According to Oakeshott, what drives humans more than rational thought?
According to Oakeshott, what drives humans more than rational thought?
Passions and emotions
How did Oakeshott view society?
How did Oakeshott view society?
A complex and organic entity
What approach to governance did Oakeshott advocate?
What approach to governance did Oakeshott advocate?
Gradual adaptation
What did Oakeshott believe the state's role should be?
What did Oakeshott believe the state's role should be?
Maintain order and stability
How should political authority be exercised according to Oakeshott?
How should political authority be exercised according to Oakeshott?
With humility and restraint
What was Oakeshott sceptical of in politics?
What was Oakeshott sceptical of in politics?
Utopianism and ideological certainty
What did Oakeshott's work reinforce in conservative ideology?
What did Oakeshott's work reinforce in conservative ideology?
Preference for gradualism
What did Oakeshott believe society is shaped by?
What did Oakeshott believe society is shaped by?
Accumulated experiences and traditions