polsci midterm - module 5

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conservatism

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conservatism

values tradition, stability, and cautious, gradual change

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Burke’s criticism of revolution

rebuilding society around abstract ideals can destroy valuable institutions and cause harm

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organic society

society’s institutions are interconnected, so changing one part affects others

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The law of unintended consequences

changes can produce unexpected results, including harmful ones

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Oakeshott

prefer the familiar and tried over the unknown and untried