POL214Y1 Lecture : Contemporary Soc.Conserv.Liberal.
27 Jan 2011
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Small c/l/s: conversatism, liberalism, socialism (contemporary) contemporary conservatism is an antithesis of classical conservatism. Gov should not be harnessed to achieve economic success. Class conservatism stresses authority/hierarchy where cont conservatists recognize cultural diversity, yet it is not their job to promote it. They see individuals responsible for their own actions. They oppose collectivist policies because they undermine personal dignities. They view he best form of gov as small weak with minimal taxes, Moral issues; they believe they state should not be in control of them. Seeks to balance with promoting and protecting less disadvantaged groups and people. More group focused than classical liberalism or contemporary conservatism. Also more open to govern regulating capitalism and economic with the objective to improving social economic welfare of people. More in support of education unlike classical liberalism. More sympathetic to social entitlements: right to health, shelter, education these were first pushed forth by socialists. They want to balance individual freedom and social equality.
