Political Science 1020E Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Adage, Harm Principle, Russell Kirk
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If it is not necessary to change, it is not necessary to change large-scale experiments in social change: critical of present trends, comparing them unfavourably with their image of the past. Social conservatism and libertarianism: modern conservatism is not always consistent blend of burkean conservatism and classical liberalism, restraint on individual behaviour, social conservatives: conservatives who advocate restraint of individual desire on behalf of the. Is a belief that a good society cannot be merely a collection of pleasure seeking individuals common good: libertarianism: a contemporary ideology that advocates maximum individual freedom in all spheres of life, social as well as economic. Conservatism in contemporary politics: downsize: reduction of the size and scope of government, privatising: the sale of government owned assets or activities to the private sector, deregulated: a government policy designed to remove regulations on market activity. A conservative is a person who never wants to do anything for the first time .