political timed test
POLI -103 Contemporary political ideologies
Maryanne Cliche Mcliche@coquitlamcollege.com
• 1. RECAP • 2. CONSERVATISM • 2a) Definition • 2b) Conception of Human Nature and Freedom • 2c) Origins, evolution and key features • 2d) Challenges
• 3. HOMEWORK
PLAN FOR TODAY
HOMEWORK FOLLOW-UP
1- Read Chapter 3 of your textbook
2-Reflect on the challenges of Liberalism using the textbook to help you
3- Start thinking about your group project
4- Copy the definition of these words in your notebook:
1-Individualism 2-Tolerance 3-Neoclassical Liberalism 4-Welfare Liberalism 5-Liberty 6-Equality
RECAP
LIBERALISM EXPLAINED
LIBERALISM DIVIDED • The Neoclassical Liberalism
• 2. The Welfare Liberalism
LIBERALISM SUMMARY
• 1.Started as a reaction to religious conformity and ascribed status
• 2.Promotes liberty and equality
• 3.Internal debates about the role of the government
4 Functions & Liberalism
1- Explanation
= Individual choices ultimately always explain why things are as they are.
4 Functions & Liberalism
2- Evaluation = Conditions are good if the individual is free to do as he or she wishes without harming or violating the rights of others.
4 Functions & Liberalism
3- Orientation = The sense of identity is based on the individual, not the group.
4 Functions & Liberalism
4- Political Program
= Political programs that support individual liberty and opportunity.
LIBERALISM & DEMOCRACY
Equality among human beings
Accountability of the government
Emphasis on the importance of individual rights and liberty
CHALLENGES/COMPLEXITIES/CRITICS
DEFINITION – CONSERVATISM
« What is conservatism? Is it not adherence to the old and tried against the new and untried? »
Abraham Lincoln
DEFINITION - CONSERVATISM
DEFINITION - CONSERVATISM
To conserve
DEFINITION - CONSERVATISM
To conserve ‘’If you conserve a supply of something, you use it carefully so that it lasts
for a long time. To conserve something means to protect it from harm, loss, or change.”
Source :Collins Dictionary
DEFINITION - CONSERVATISM
• Conservatism
• Preserve traditions and customs
Fusionist Conservatives
CONSERVATISM’S MANY FACES
Traditional Conservatives
Modern Conservatives
Neoconservatives
Individualist Conservatives
The Religious Right
DEFINITION CONSERVATISM
Traditional Conservatives Modern Conservatives
Traditional Conservatives support;
• 1- A representative government • 2- Hereditary aristocracy ( Social status) • 3- The right to private property • 4- The distribution of power among institutions • 5- Freedom if ordered ( by government)
Modern Conservatives support;
• 1- A representative government • 2- The right to private property • 3- The distribution of power among institutions • 4- A small government ( except militarily)
CONSERVATISM - EXPLAINED
CONSERVATISM ON HUMAN NATURE & FREEDOM
Human beings are; 1.Imperfect
• Because Human beings are weak, their passions and desires will always prevail over reason
Government & Institutions
Conservatism & Freedom
VAGENT GOAL OBSTACLE
CONSERVATISM ON FREEDOM
V
THE INTERCONNECTED INDIVIDUALS (COMMUNITY)
AGENT
V
RADICAL IDEAS, INNOVATION, PASSIONS AND DESIRES, ETC.
AGENT OBSTACLE
CONSERVATISM ON FREEDOM
THE INTERCONNECTED INDIVIDUALS
V
RADICAL IDEAS, INNOVATION, PASSIONS AND DESIRES, ETC.
AGENT OBSTACLE
CONSERVATISM ON FREEDOM
THE INTERCONNECTED INDIVIDUALS
GOAL
ORDER, STABILITY, HARMONY, CONTINUITY
French revolution 1789-1799
Early Conservative thinker
Edmond Burke (1729-1797)
Conservatism in England
Conservatism in the USA
KEY FEATURES OF
CONSERVATISM
KEY FEATURES OF CONSERVATISM
Conservatism and the Mass Society
= Mass society poses a threat to society because humans are so imperfect ( morally and intellectually).
Therefore, only members of the elite or the aristocracy should be entrusted with political power.
KEY FEATURES OF CONSERVATISM
2. Conservatism and Levelling
= Levelling reduce everyone in society to the same low level in the name of equality and this context promote economic and social stagnation.
KEY FEATURES OF CONSERVATISM
3. Conservatism and the right to private property
= Private property is essential for social stability.
KEY FEATURES OF CONSERVATISM
4. Conservatism and Communism
= Communism is a common enemy for all conservatives because of its fundamentally opposite view on human nature.
KEY FEATURES OF CONSERVATISM
5. Conservatism and change
= Change should always be brought about carefully and gradually.
KEY FEATURES – CONSERVATISM AND THE 4 FUNCTIONS
4 Functions & Conservatism
1 Explanation
1 Explanation
= Choices made by imperfect individuals ultimately always explain why things are the way they are.
4 Functions & Conservatism
2 Evaluation
2 Evaluation
= Conditions are good if social peace and stability are in place.
4 Functions & Conservatism
3 Orientation
3 Orientation
= The sense of identity is based on the society, not the individual solely.
4 Functions& Conservatism
4- Political Program
4 Political Program
= Programs will vary from one time and place to another. But they should always be pursued slowly and carefully.
KEY FEATURES- CONSERVATISM ON
DEMOCRACY
KEY FEATURES- CONSERVATISM ON DEMOCRACY
• Conservatism began with a distinct antidemocratic attitude, with their desire to restore aristocracy and social privileges
• But in the past century, it came to terms with the democratic ideal in society where democracy has become an integral part of the social fabric, the traditions and way of life.
CHALLENGES/ CRITICS
Fusionist Conservatives
CONSERVATISM’S MANY FACES
Traditional Conservatives
Modern Conservatives
Neoconservatives
Individualist Conservatives
The Religious Right
CONSERVATISM VS LIBERALISM EXPLAINED
CONSERVATISM- EXERCISE Review the political platform of the Conservative party of Canada. Note 2 political actions that is in line with Conservatism and explain why. Indication: ( half a page)
HOMEWORK 1- Read Chapter 4 of your textbook and review the resources on C4
2- Review the political platform of the Conservative party of Canada. Note 2 political actions that are in line with Conservatism and explain why. ( half a page)
3- Answer the question: Is Conservatism against change? Explain why or why not?
4- Review the Project Guidelines on C4