3.1.2 Conservatism

• Conservatism advocates for radical or sudden changes in society.

  False
• What is the conservative view on traditional institutions?

  Necessary for social cohesion
• Conservatives believe in sweeping ideological reforms rather than gradual change.

  False
• Conservatives prefer gradual, pragmatic economic reforms over sweeping, ideological changes
• What key challenge do modern conservatives face regarding tradition and social change?

  Balancing tradition with progress
• What are the key principles of conservatism?

  Stability, tradition, gradual change
• Who are two prominent figures of conservative thought?

  Edmund Burke, Michael Oakeshott
• Conservatives favor pragmatic reforms over sweeping transformations.
• What is the conservative perspective on social order?

  Hierarchical structure accepted
• Match the political ideology with its view on social hierarchy:

  Conservatism ↔️ Accepts inherent social hierarchies

  Socialism ↔️ Challenges social hierarchies

  Liberalism ↔️ Less acceptance of hierarchies
• Conservatives believe in limited government intervention in the economy.


  True
• Conservatives believe that disrupting the existing economic order could undermine individual liberty and self-reliance.


  True
• Conservatives favor gradual, incremental reforms over sweeping, ideological transformations
• Authority is seen by conservatives as necessary to maintain order
• Why do conservatives value hierarchical structures in society?

  Maintain stability and cohesion
• What economic policies do conservatives generally emphasize?

  Free market economics, private property rights
• Match the ideology with its economic policy:

  Conservatism ↔️ Free market capitalism

  Liberalism ↔️ Mixed economy

  Socialism ↔️ State control of the economy
• Modern conservatives must balance tradition with progress.


  True
• What did Michael Oakeshott emphasize in his conservative thought?

  Pragmatism and avoidance of radical change
• Conservatism is criticized for defending existing power structures
• Conservatism values hierarchy
• Match the conservative thinker with their contribution to the ideology:

  Edmund Burke ↔️ Emphasis on pragmatism and tradition

  Michael Oakeshott ↔️ Focus on gradual change and authority
• Conservatives believe that authority is crucial for preserving social cohesion.

  True
• Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom
• What is the conservative stance on social stability?

  Highly valued and essential
• What type of government intervention do conservatives typically favor in the economy?

  Limited
• Match the ideology with its economic policies:

  Conservatism ↔️ Free market capitalism, limited government intervention

  Liberalism ↔️ Mixed economy, some government regulation

  Socialism ↔️ State control, wealth redistribution
• Conservatives believe that disrupting tradition could lead to instability and erosion of cherished values.

  True
• Conservatives believe that authority is crucial for upholding traditions and preserving the existing social fabric
• Conservatives prefer gradual, pragmatic economic reforms over ideological changes
• What do conservatives believe is the best mechanism for allocating resources?

  Free market
• What is the conservative approach to tradition and social change?

  Cautious, pragmatic reforms
• Match the ideology with its core values:

  Conservatism ↔️ Stability, tradition, gradual change

  Liberalism ↔️ Individual freedom, equality

  Socialism ↔️ Economic equality, social justice
• Critics argue that conservatives often favor the wealthy and privileged.


  True
• What central concepts are associated with conservatism?

  Pragmatism, hierarchy, authority
• Conservatives believe that social hierarchies are inherent and necessary for stability.

  True
• Conservatives prefer sweeping ideological changes over gradual, pragmatic economic reforms.

  False
• Conservatism supports limited government intervention in the economy.


  True
• Conservatives favor gradual, incremental reforms to preserve the traditional fabric of society
• Edmund Burke advocated for gradual change to maintain social stability