POLS 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Social Contract, Social Conservatism, Neoconservatism
10 Dec 2015
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Notion that human nature cannot be summed as universal, as it is complex. Habits/customs/traditions/prejudice are important as they are the basis for stability. Notion of imperfectability, it is better to be humble than strive or being perfect. Markets do not always produce best results- we have to be cautious about markets and governments should control them. Community of un-equals. ethical/moral values, superior leadership qualities. Society is an organic whole with individuals who have different roles that integrate in a community. Need for government importance of rule. Role of government peace, justice, stability, equilibrium. Limits to government- checks on power of individuals, of any particular group, or of government itself. Important of compromise, of continuity (anti-revolution), of trust, of the national community and national interest. Not aiming for perfection of society or for achievement of ideals. Nobles oblige- use of power for the good of the whole. No basis for moral development of leaders.
