Michael Oakshott

• What kind of conservative is Oakshott?

  traditional
• what is Oakshott’s view on human nature?

  Fragile and fallible with a preference for the known over the unknown
• What is Oakshott‘s view on society?

  sceptical about human progress.

  the importance of the known over the unknown
• What is Oakshott’s view on the economy?

  Private property is a form of security and power. Property ownership should be widespread
• What is Oakshott’s view of the state?

  the state should be guided by pragmatism