traditional conservatives

• Views society as a collection of organic communities (“little platoons”) governed by hierarchical structures
• Paternalism: Supports a ruling class that exercises inherited power for the common good.
• Natural Hierarchy: Advocates for governance by a natural ruling class (monarch for Hobbes, aristocracy for Burke).
• State Role: Sees the state primarily as a protector of organic society, with minimal interference in social and economic matters.
• • Nationalism: Promotes insular nationalism and a strong foreign policy for societal protection.