Conservatism- Human nature

Why do one nation and traditional conservatives believe a hierarchal structure is needed?

* Humans are flawed intellectually, morally and psychologically

What is the purpose of a hierarchal structure for traditional/one nation conservatives ?

To offset the potential for demanding affects of individuals doing their own thing

What are trad/one nation conservatives fearful of in human nature?

“anomie”- isolation

How do trad/one nation conservatives believe interdependence relationships and obligations of individuals to a community should be nurtured ?

Through a community

How do trad/one nation cons believe that society evolves ?

From below

What do one nation conservatives believe will happen if class inequality goes unaddressed ?

Workers will turn to revolutionary action

What do Neo liberals say individuals are?

* atomistic
* rational
* capable

What does Ayn Rand reject ?

Altruism

Why do Neo liberals say is the reason why some people may be dependent?

Due to the one national paternalistic approaches to welfare

What do Neo liberals say is the impact of this dependency culture ?

Prohibits people from their natural inclination to be independent

What do Neo conservatives believe the absence of authority will lead to?

Chaos

What does Thomas Hobbes say on human nature?

* Imperfect
* Ruthlessly self interested

What does Hobbes say the “state of nature” is like?

* Violanant
* Fearful
* Never ending conflict

What types of society does the “state of nature” describe ?

a society where there is no state or laws

What did Hobbes say humans would recognise ?

They need protecting from the state

What did Hobbes say humans would seek?

A “social contract”

What did Burke say human nature was like?

* Naturally communal
* Imperfection complex them to band together in supportive communities

What’s id Oakeshott say human nature was?

* “Fragile and fallible” but capable of benevolence

Why did Oakeshott say rationality was beyond the ability of humans?

* Intellectually perfect

Why does Oakeshott say we should put our faith in trusted tradition ?

Rationalism is flawed

What does Ayn Rand say our moral purpose is?

Achievement of personal happiness