traditional conservatism

• What historical event prompted the development of traditional conservatism?

  The French Revolution
• What is the basis of traditional conservatism?

  It is based on empiricism and what has been tried and tested.
• How does traditional conservatism view change?

  It favors evolutionary change rather than revolutionary change.
• What should any change in traditional conservatism be based on?

  Pragmatism rather than simply on principled reasons.
• What are the key characteristics of traditional conservatism?

  • Developed in response to the French Revolution
  • Based on empiricism
  • Focuses on what has been tried and tested
  • Advocates for evolutionary change
  • Emphasizes pragmatism over principled reasons