Pragmatism: Conservatism as Practical Approach (Michael Oakeshott) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How did Oakeshott describe conservatism?
How did Oakeshott describe conservatism?
A practical approach grounded in experience
What does pragmatism involve according to Oakeshott?
What does pragmatism involve according to Oakeshott?
Making decisions based on what works
What should guide political action according to Oakeshott?
What should guide political action according to Oakeshott?
Concrete circumstances & traditions
What should political leaders avoid according to Oakeshott?
What should political leaders avoid according to Oakeshott?
Attempting grand visions of transformation
How did Oakeshott describe the conservative mindset?
How did Oakeshott describe the conservative mindset?
More disposed to be sceptical about change
What type of changes should conservatives avoid?
What type of changes should conservatives avoid?
Sudden or radical changes
What should political decision-making be grounded in?
What should political decision-making be grounded in?
Historical context & existing institutions
What do traditions represent according to Oakeshott?
What do traditions represent according to Oakeshott?
Accumulated wisdom of past generations
Why should traditions be respected?
Why should traditions be respected?
They embody practical knowledge for stability
How are pragmatism and tradition related in Oakeshott's thought?
How are pragmatism and tradition related in Oakeshott's thought?
They are interlinked in his philosophy
What do Oakeshott's ideas reinforce?
What do Oakeshott's ideas reinforce?
Gradual, evolutionary change
What does Oakeshott's conservatism reject?
What does Oakeshott's conservatism reject?
Ideological rigidity