Lecture 5: Pragmatic Traditionalism in Conservatism

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According to Pragmatic Traditionalism, what is the role of ordinary people in ruling a state?

They are the sole decision-makers in the state
They are not competent enough to rule the state (correct)
They are competent enough to rule the state
They play a minor role in the decision-making process

What is the main criticism of Pragmatic Traditionalism's approach to conservation?

It advocates for the abolition of traditional hierarchies
It supports the idea of egalitarianism
It fails to specify what traditions should be preserved (correct)
It promotes radical change

What is the key characteristic of conservatism according to Huntington?

It is a contextual ideology that only works in specific circumstances (correct)
It is a universal ideology that applies everywhere
It is an ideology that promotes egalitarianism
It is a radical ideology that promotes change

What is the main criticism of the New Right according to John Gray?

It has adopted neo-liberal ideology, which is radical change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Pragmatic Traditionalism?

To conserve and evolve existing institutions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of human nature in Pragmatic Traditionalism?

Humans are fallible and need guidance from superior elites (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of Conservatism?

To support and preserve modern institutions and the state (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of unchecked capitalism, according to Burke?

Acceleration of change and transformation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Eccleshall disagree with regarding the New Right?

The New Right's ideas were not new, but they now had electoral power. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Burke's view on individual freedom and rationality?

Individuals are partially rational, but need guidance from authority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the state, according to Burke?

To be treated as sacred and feared (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'decontestation' in the context of ideologies?

Making the core concept of an ideology 'obvious' and 'natural'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the Conservative decontestation of freedom?

Double-coded. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Burke's concern about the French Revolution?

The breaking of societal hierarchical connections (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is change necessary for Conservatism, according to Burke?

To preserve existing institutions and the state (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Corey Robin, what is conservatism a reaction against?

Democratisation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is democratisation, according to Corey Robin?

A claim to equality. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Corey Robin define conservatism?

The felt experience of having power, seeing it threatened, and trying to win it back. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Post-War consensus?

Recognition of the role of trade unions in government and business (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Margaret Thatcher, according to Hayek?

To change the way people thought by involving them in the market (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the New Right and the One Nation tradition?

The New Right rejects the class compromise, while the One Nation tradition accepts it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the New Right's rejection of the post-war consensus?

Counter-revolution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the state in the Post-War consensus?

Large role, with a mixed economy and welfare state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the mixed economy of the Post-War consensus?

Corporatism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the New Right a response to?

The crises of the 1970s (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the 'one nation' tradition?

Pragmatic modernization and containment of democratization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the success and failures of the New Right?

Crisis in contemporary conservatism (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the notable figures associated with the New Right?

Reagan and Thatcher (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the New Right?

Radical transformation of national and international order (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the post-WW2 conservatism?

'One nation' tradition (B) Signup and view all the answers