POL 1201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Traditionalist Conservatism, Joseph De Maistre, Barry Goldwater
4 Apr 2016
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This is a list of topics you may see on exam 2. When you see a philosopher"s name, please also know the name of his work that we studied (if applicable). Complete all the readings from textbook and reader and moodle. Go back and identify slides containing study guide items to form study notes: edmund burke: works, occupation, reacting to french revolution. Founder of conservatism; 30 yr member of the house of commons. A reaction to the french revolution and an attempt to create new society. Especially disagree with views of human nature and freedom. Freedom: not necessarily good; can be but does not have to be; must be kept under control like fire. -individuals should be free from obstacles to pursue their goals, but only if their goals to not threaten social order. -gov. is not a major obstacle to freedom- it prevents people from acting impulsively and makes ordered liberty possible.
