differences/similarities

• What do the three strands of conservatism overlap with?

  Four key themes
• What are the characteristics of human nature according to conservative ideas?

  • Humans can fulfill their potential
  • Need support from the state
• What do traditional humans believe about making decisions?

  They can make rational decisions peacefully
• What do new right neo-conservatives believe about human nature?

  It is flawed
• What do neo-liberals believe about human rationalism?

  Every individual can fulfill their potential
• What is the state's responsibility according to conservative ideas?

  • Extend rights
  • Improve living conditions
• What may be necessary to improve living standards?

  Pragmatic change
• Why are traditional authorities necessary?

  • For law and order
  • To maintain stability
• How should changes be approached according to conservatives?

  With great caution
• What should the state's role be according to new right neo-conservatives?

  Minimal
• What do neo-liberals believe about state intervention?

  It hinders liberty
• What do social conservatives believe about social freedoms?

  • They should be limited
  • To maintain social order
• What do Burke's organic societies emphasize?

  Social order
• What do One Nation conservatives believe about the state?

  It should improve living standards
• How do new right neo-conservatives view state intervention?

  As a threat to liberty
• What do Burke's organic societies and One Nation's desires have in common?

  Both seek to improve living standards
• What do neo-liberals believe about the role of the state in society?

  It should be minimal
• What are the similarities between Burke's organic society and One Nation's views?

  • Both emphasize social order
  • Both support gradual change
• What do neo-liberals believe about freedom?

  It is essential for society
• How do traditional conservatives view human nature?

  As rational and capable
• What is the relationship between social order and individual freedom in conservative thought?

  Social order is prioritized over individual freedom
• What do traditional conservatives believe about the state?

  It is necessary for order
• What do neo-liberals believe about the potential of individuals?

  Every individual can fulfill their potential
• How do traditional and new right conservatives differ in their views on human nature?

  Traditional conservatives see it as rational, new right see it as flawed
• What do social conservatives believe about social freedoms?

  They should be limited
• What is the role of hierarchy in society according to conservatives?

  It promotes social order
• How do Burke's organic societies and One Nation's views align on state intervention?

  Both support minimal state intervention
• What do neo-liberals believe about the state's role in society?

  It should be minimal
• What do traditional conservatives believe about human nature?

  It is rational and capable
• How do traditional conservatives and neo-liberals differ in their views on the state?

  Traditional conservatives support a strong state, neo-liberals advocate for minimal state
• What do neo-liberals believe about individual potential?

  Every individual can fulfill their potential
• What is the conservative view on social order?

  It is essential for stability
• How do traditional conservatives and new right conservatives differ in their views on human nature?

  Traditional conservatives see it as rational, new right see it as flawed
• What does realism help to promote in society?

  Social order
• What similarities exist between Burke's organic society and One Nation's desires?

  Both seek to improve living standards
• What do New Right conservatives believe about permissive societies?

  They threaten to break down social order
• What do neo-liberals emphasize in society?

  Individual choice and freedom
• What principles did Macmillan accept regarding the economy?

  Mixed economy and redistributive taxation
• What do traditional Hobbesians believe about state laws?

  They should require all citizens to work
• What do Oakeshott and Scruton believe about capitalism?

  It prevents capitalism from destroying values