Conservatism
Structure for an ideology essay-
- Intro: There are some agreements on…. Between…. and….. / However, there are tensions between the strands on…./
then make a judgement
- P1: Agreements. There are broad areas of agreement with regards to…./ (Discuss one side and include reference to
thinker with quote)/ …. broadly agree on this too/ (Discuss one side and include reference to thinker with quote).
Evaluate at the end.
- P2 and P3: Disagreements. Include two sides with at least one key thinker per paragraph and quote. Evaluate at the end
of each paragraph.
- Conclusion: It is clear to see that there are broad areas of agreement and disagreement between ... and …. / All strands
believe in….. / yet there are tensions between strands over… / While there are many disagreements, the fact that all
strands show an importance for….. Is greater than that which divides them.
Remember to show similarities/ difference WITHIN strands as well as between them
Human Nature The State Society The economy
What all strands agree on Conservatives generally They emphasise the state's Conservatives generally Conservatives prioritise
agree that humans are role in promoting social emphasise the importance free markets, limited
flawed and imperfect order, stability, and security, of social order, tradition, government intervention,
beings, prone to limited as well as protecting and community cohesion fiscal responsibility, and
rationality, self-interest, and traditional values and in maintaining a healthy policies fostering
competition. institutions. and stable society. entrepreneurship and
innovation for economic
growth, while opposing
excessive regulation and
advocating prudent
financial management.
, Human Nature State Economy Society
Traditional Conservatism - Human nature is inherently - A limited government is - Free market principles with - Emphasis on tradition and
flawed and a utopia is needed as an intrusive state government interference. custom, as these methods
impossible can undermine liberty and - Private property rights which have been tried and tested.
- Humans have a natural stifle economic growth help citizens to have a ‘stake’ - Society is a ‘partnership
inclination to organise - The state needs to preserve in society between those who are living,
themselves in hierarchical order and stability, protect - Emphasis on individual those who are dead, and
structures that maintain order citizens from external threat responsibility to oppose those who are to be born’
and stability and respect tradition and excessive regulation. - There is an importance on
- Human reason is fallible and custom - Low taxes to insensitive religion and community, as
has moral weakness. For this - They are sceptical of social investment and economic well as nationalism and family
reason, there is an engineering, and prefer a growth values
importance of moral and policy of pragmatism - Emphasis on economic - A respect for authority such
social constraints such as - Oppose a welfare state stability as law and order
religion and police - Less supportive of - An emphasis on individual
- There is an importance on globalisation as the nation’s responsibility, with a cautious
self-reliance, and that people economic interests come first approach to social welfare
should not exclusively rely on (society is atomistic and
the state. people must be self reliant)
One Nation Conservatism - A recognition of human - The state has an active role - A mixed economy, - Social cohesion is key, and
diversity, and that community in social welfare, to make combining free market fostering a sense of unity is
and solidarity with others sure no one is left behind. principles with government best for ensuring tradition and
helps make a harmonious - Social justice is important, intervention is some areas, to law and order
society as it means that stability is promote economic stability. - Safety nets and a welfare
- Humans are compassionate created. - A free market economy can state helps to uplift all citizens
and have a social - Strong national defence is help bring economic in a society. Welfare provision
responsibility for those in important, as they are prosperity to all, yet they can prevent excessive
need. We also have the committed to national unity acknowledge economic inequality, and therefore,
ability of empathy, - The state is viewed as a inequality and may support conflict.
compassion and a sense of facilitator, providing progressive taxation - Society is not atomistic, and
duty. infrastructure for society to - More support for workers national unity and patriotism
- National identity is key, and progress rights, and employment can help bring all together in
people feel an importance in schemes, as well as more civil engagement and
the preservation of cultural investment in education and inclusivity
heritage as a way of feeling in skills - Conflict resolution is
a community - International trade may help important, helping to reinforce
Structure for an ideology essay-
- Intro: There are some agreements on…. Between…. and….. / However, there are tensions between the strands on…./
then make a judgement
- P1: Agreements. There are broad areas of agreement with regards to…./ (Discuss one side and include reference to
thinker with quote)/ …. broadly agree on this too/ (Discuss one side and include reference to thinker with quote).
Evaluate at the end.
- P2 and P3: Disagreements. Include two sides with at least one key thinker per paragraph and quote. Evaluate at the end
of each paragraph.
- Conclusion: It is clear to see that there are broad areas of agreement and disagreement between ... and …. / All strands
believe in….. / yet there are tensions between strands over… / While there are many disagreements, the fact that all
strands show an importance for….. Is greater than that which divides them.
Remember to show similarities/ difference WITHIN strands as well as between them
Human Nature The State Society The economy
What all strands agree on Conservatives generally They emphasise the state's Conservatives generally Conservatives prioritise
agree that humans are role in promoting social emphasise the importance free markets, limited
flawed and imperfect order, stability, and security, of social order, tradition, government intervention,
beings, prone to limited as well as protecting and community cohesion fiscal responsibility, and
rationality, self-interest, and traditional values and in maintaining a healthy policies fostering
competition. institutions. and stable society. entrepreneurship and
innovation for economic
growth, while opposing
excessive regulation and
advocating prudent
financial management.
, Human Nature State Economy Society
Traditional Conservatism - Human nature is inherently - A limited government is - Free market principles with - Emphasis on tradition and
flawed and a utopia is needed as an intrusive state government interference. custom, as these methods
impossible can undermine liberty and - Private property rights which have been tried and tested.
- Humans have a natural stifle economic growth help citizens to have a ‘stake’ - Society is a ‘partnership
inclination to organise - The state needs to preserve in society between those who are living,
themselves in hierarchical order and stability, protect - Emphasis on individual those who are dead, and
structures that maintain order citizens from external threat responsibility to oppose those who are to be born’
and stability and respect tradition and excessive regulation. - There is an importance on
- Human reason is fallible and custom - Low taxes to insensitive religion and community, as
has moral weakness. For this - They are sceptical of social investment and economic well as nationalism and family
reason, there is an engineering, and prefer a growth values
importance of moral and policy of pragmatism - Emphasis on economic - A respect for authority such
social constraints such as - Oppose a welfare state stability as law and order
religion and police - Less supportive of - An emphasis on individual
- There is an importance on globalisation as the nation’s responsibility, with a cautious
self-reliance, and that people economic interests come first approach to social welfare
should not exclusively rely on (society is atomistic and
the state. people must be self reliant)
One Nation Conservatism - A recognition of human - The state has an active role - A mixed economy, - Social cohesion is key, and
diversity, and that community in social welfare, to make combining free market fostering a sense of unity is
and solidarity with others sure no one is left behind. principles with government best for ensuring tradition and
helps make a harmonious - Social justice is important, intervention is some areas, to law and order
society as it means that stability is promote economic stability. - Safety nets and a welfare
- Humans are compassionate created. - A free market economy can state helps to uplift all citizens
and have a social - Strong national defence is help bring economic in a society. Welfare provision
responsibility for those in important, as they are prosperity to all, yet they can prevent excessive
need. We also have the committed to national unity acknowledge economic inequality, and therefore,
ability of empathy, - The state is viewed as a inequality and may support conflict.
compassion and a sense of facilitator, providing progressive taxation - Society is not atomistic, and
duty. infrastructure for society to - More support for workers national unity and patriotism
- National identity is key, and progress rights, and employment can help bring all together in
people feel an importance in schemes, as well as more civil engagement and
the preservation of cultural investment in education and inclusivity
heritage as a way of feeling in skills - Conflict resolution is
a community - International trade may help important, helping to reinforce
