change to conserve

• traditional conservatism Edmond burke- pragmatism was  essential  to allowing some form of slow incremental change which was natural  and inevitable . This type of change, he argued, is good because a society 'without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation
• without change- would lead to conflict and chaos.
• One-nation conservatives hold similar attitudes to social reform. However, more recently they have also adopted a pragmatic 'middle way' approach to the economy that combines market competition with government regulation
• "Change to conserve" is rooted in a belief in the value of tradition and continuity, where traditions are seen as repositories of wisdom that have proven their worth over time.
• According to conservatives, reform or change can only be justified if it takes place organically by evolving naturally in a peaceful, gradual way in order to strengthen existing institutions, customs and practices
• conservatives champion tradition because, in their view, it provides society and the individual with a strong sense of identity