Conservative Strands

Conservatism : 

Conservatism THE DIFFERENT STRANDS

Authoritarian Conservatism : 

Authoritarian Conservatism Belief in the practice of government ‘from above’, in which authority is exercised over a population with or without consent. This idea is based on a belief in the wisdom of established leaders, or that social order is important and demands unquestioning obedience. Monarchical absolutism, traditional military dictatorships. Any e.g.s? DeMaistre, France (1753-1821) Nicholas I, Russia (1825-55) Bismarck, Germany (1871-90) Fascism

Key Terms : 

Key Terms Pragmatic Burke “Change in order to conserve” Tradition and Authority Organic Society Hierarchy Reaction to French revolution – what would scare them? What are they?

Paternalistic Conservatism : 

Paternalistic Conservatism One Nationism 1860s + Benjamin Disraeli Noblesse oblige “Change in order to conserve” “Palace is unsafe if the cottage is unhappy” What is this? Why was it needed?

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What did he do? Second Reform Act, Social Reforms Qualified welfarism = limited welfare in response to growth of socialism and popular with new working class Not for equality but populist

The Middle Way The 1940s Post War Consensus : 

The Middle Way The 1940s Post War Consensus Butskellism Harold Macmillan – 1938 planned capitalism Follows Keynes, mixed managed econ ½ private, ½ public

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Nationalize key industries Coal, Gas, Water Welfare state NHS, Social Security Change in order to conserve Populist = win votes What did they do? Why did they do this?

Libertarianism new ideas entering conservatism : 

Libertarianism new ideas entering conservatism Freedom, Private Good Public Bad, Anti Keynes Hayek and Friedman Libertarian conservatives advocate the greatest possible economic liberty and the least possible government regulation of social life. Laisser-faire economics, but compatible with more traditional, conservative philosophy, based on value of authority and duty.

Why did the New Right emerge? : 

Why did the New Right emerge?

The New Right During the 1970’s more radical ideas developed within conservatism, directly challenging the Keynesian welfarist orthodoxy.New right: a broad term, used to describe ideas that range from demands for tax cuts to call for censorship : 

The New Right During the 1970’s more radical ideas developed within conservatism, directly challenging the Keynesian welfarist orthodoxy.New right: a broad term, used to describe ideas that range from demands for tax cuts to call for censorship Neo Liberals Get their ideas from classical liberalism Concerned with free economy and minimal state intervention Neo Conservatives Get ideas from traditional conservatives Strong on law and order

Neo Libs Classical Liberalism - Economic Freedom : 

Neo Libs Classical Liberalism - Economic Freedom Ideas of Adam Smith and David Ricardo. Restatement of case for the minimalist state. Faith placed on individualism and the market. Attack on John Maynard Keynes and demand economics, replaced emphasis on control of inflation and implementation of sound money. Emphasis on individual liberty. Collective power of government seen as a principal threat to the individual, by surreptitiously expanding the welfare state, and creating a culture of dependency. And now the technical bit

Neo Cons Traditional conservatism: defence of order and discipline : 

Neo Cons Traditional conservatism: defence of order and discipline Feared the twin evils of permissiveness and widespread welfare dependencies. Neo-conservatism is a reaction against the ‘permissive sixties’, hence ‘Victorian values’ in the UK or ‘family values’ in the USA. The restoration of authority is important, because it has been damaged by the rise in permissiveness, which has led individuals to choose different moral positions. Freedom is understood in economic terms only!

How does it work together? : 

How does it work together? A STRONG but MINIMAL State Strong law and order if break the law Individuals getting on with life and freedom

Thatcherism and Reaganism : 

Thatcherism and Reaganism Neo Lib Roll Back the State No such thing as society Cut Taxes Minimal state Laissez faire Privatisation Right to buy legislation Private good public bad Neo Con Strong on Law and order Victorian values Family values Strengthen tradition Social order Increase police powers Attack miners Falklands war Iraq Starwars Anti Abortion Strong religious element