strands

• What are the three main strands of Conservatism?

  Traditional, One-Nation, New-Right
• What is the origin of Traditional Conservatism?

  Late 18th century reaction to Enlightenment
• Who is a key thinker associated with Traditional Conservatism?

  Edmund Burke
• What are the key principles of Traditional Conservatism?

  • Organic Society
  • Hierarchy and paternalism
  • Tradition
  • Pragmatism
  • Authority
  • Pessimistic view on human nature
• What is the origin of One-Nation Conservatism?

  19th century response to industrial capitalism
• Who is a key figure in One-Nation Conservatism?

  Benjamin Disraeli
• What are the key principles of One-Nation Conservatism?

  • National unity
  • Paternalism
  • Welfare and reform (limited state intervention)
• What economic approach does One-Nation Conservatism advocate?

  Moderate economics with state involvement
• What economic theory is associated with One-Nation Conservatism?

  Keynesian economics and mixed economy
• What was the post-war influence on One-Nation Conservatism?

  The middle way proposed by Harold Macmillan
• What is the origin of the New Right?

  1970s response to state intervention failures
• What does the New Right combine?

  • Neo-Liberal economics
  • Neo-Conservative social views
• What are the core beliefs of Neo-Liberalism?

  Free market deregulation and limited government
• What is a key feature of Neo-Liberalism?

  Privatization and low taxes
• Who are influential figures in Neo-Liberalism?

  Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman
• What are the core beliefs of Neo-Conservatism?

  • Reaction to social liberalism
  • Emphasis on social order and authority
  • Advocacy for traditional values
  • Focus on law and order
  • Pessimistic view on human nature
• How do Neo-Liberals and Neo-Conservatives differ in their views on the state?

  Neo-Liberals favor minimal state, Neo-Conservatives favor strong state
• What is the New Right's view on human nature?

  Pessimistic view on human nature