Conservatism

Conservative view of Human Nature

Imperfect, irrational, morally flawed (Hobbes)

People need guidance, stability, and order.

Change must be slow (Burke).

Conservative view of The State

Traditional: strong, hierarchical, preserve order.

One-nation: state should reduce worst inequalities (Disraeli).

New Right: minimal state (Nozick), individual freedom.

Conservative view of Society

Organic, naturally hierarchical (Burke).

Importance of tradition, family, and authority.

Social stability matters more than radical change.

Conservative view of the Economy

Traditional: protectionism, paternalism.

One-nation: regulated capitalism, social cohesion.

New Right: free market, low tax, deregulation (Rand, Nozick).

Hobbes

Absolute authority needed for peace

Burke

Tradition, hierarchy, slow change

Oakeshott

Pragmatism, human imperfection-

Rand

Objectivism, moral capitalism

Nozick

Libertarianism, minimal state