30 Questions
According to Pragmatic Traditionalism, what is the role of ordinary people in ruling a state?
They are not competent enough to rule the state
What is the main criticism of Pragmatic Traditionalism's approach to conservation?
It fails to specify what traditions should be preserved
What is the key characteristic of conservatism according to Huntington?
It is a contextual ideology that only works in specific circumstances
What is the main criticism of the New Right according to John Gray?
It has adopted neo-liberal ideology, which is radical change
What is the primary goal of Pragmatic Traditionalism?
To conserve and evolve existing institutions
What is the view of human nature in Pragmatic Traditionalism?
Humans are fallible and need guidance from superior elites
What is the primary aim of Conservatism?
To support and preserve modern institutions and the state
What is the consequence of unchecked capitalism, according to Burke?
Acceleration of change and transformation
What did Eccleshall disagree with regarding the New Right?
The New Right's ideas were not new, but they now had electoral power.
What is Burke's view on individual freedom and rationality?
Individuals are partially rational, but need guidance from authority
What is the role of the state, according to Burke?
To be treated as sacred and feared
What is 'decontestation' in the context of ideologies?
Making the core concept of an ideology 'obvious' and 'natural'.
What is the term used to describe the Conservative decontestation of freedom?
Double-coded.
What was Burke's concern about the French Revolution?
The breaking of societal hierarchical connections
Why is change necessary for Conservatism, according to Burke?
To preserve existing institutions and the state
According to Corey Robin, what is conservatism a reaction against?
Democratisation.
What is democratisation, according to Corey Robin?
A claim to equality.
How does Corey Robin define conservatism?
The felt experience of having power, seeing it threatened, and trying to win it back.
What is a key aspect of the Post-War consensus?
Recognition of the role of trade unions in government and business
What was the goal of Margaret Thatcher, according to Hayek?
To change the way people thought by involving them in the market
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
What is the term used to describe the New Right's rejection of the post-war consensus?
Counter-revolution
What was the role of the state in the Post-War consensus?
Large role, with a mixed economy and welfare state
What is the term used to describe the mixed economy of the Post-War consensus?
Corporatism
What was the New Right a response to?
The crises of the 1970s
What is a characteristic of the 'one nation' tradition?
Pragmatic modernization and containment of democratization
What is a consequence of the success and failures of the New Right?
Crisis in contemporary conservatism
Who are the notable figures associated with the New Right?
Reagan and Thatcher
What was the primary objective of the New Right?
Radical transformation of national and international order
What is a feature of the post-WW2 conservatism?
'One nation' tradition
Understand the principles of Pragmatic Traditionalism, a conservative approach that emphasizes strong leadership and gradual evolution of existing institutions. Learn how this ideology contrasts with the traditional dictionary definition of conservatism.
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