Conservatism: Core Values

Conservatism: Core Values

1. Pragmatism: contradicts the idea that conservatism is opposed to change; acknowledges there is a relationship that needs to be worked on between the governed and government.

2. Private property: it is a means for people to be part of society and to contradict principles of socialism

3. Inequality: acceptance that it exists and has negative impacts; it is a necessity for society to progress

4. Tradition: beliefs, customs, institutions, and practices that are handed from from generation to generation

5. Human nature: humans are inherently imperfect and cannot change

6. Organic society: where people have certain positions within society in which everyone integrates and have obligations to the community

7. Hierarchy: for the continuation of society there must be structure and leadership

8. Individualism: people are responsible for their own actions