Organic society/state

How do conservatives believe the state has emerged ?

Develops and grows like an organism

What does Hobbes believe the state precedes ?

Society

How do traditional conservatives believe society will emerge?

After the state has provided the necessary order- society will emerge organically

What type of monarchy does Hobbes believe in?

An absolute monarchy where the sovereign controls every aspect of society

What do other traditional conservatives, one nation conservatives and Neo conservatives favour instead of the absolute monarchy Hobbes advocates for?

* A limited monarchy and established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and the idea of a representative government

What is Burkes idea of “little platoons”?

Localised communities that’s retain their identity and enable wider integration within the nation

What are communities bound by according to Burke?

Affection, co-operation and give structure and meaning to our Ives

What do traditional conservatives believe traditions, customs and institutions of an organic society give individuals a sense of?

Belonging and “rootedness”- individuals have duties and obligations to maintain society

What is Burkes idea of “change to conserve”?

State maintains society and evolves so society can continue to flourish

What did Hobbes, Burke and Oakeshott believe unequal talents were the consequence of?

The practical reality of human existence

Who did Burke think should lead?

Aristocracy - wiser and stronger than inferiors and they had a responsibility for the lower orders

What institutions does Oakeshott defend ?

Established institutions such as the HOL or electoral college