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Conservatism and Nationalism Flashcards
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- 1ReactionaryIn the conservative sense, defined by being starkly opposed to change and change only occurs when reacting to what happens at a particular time and place.
- 2EnlightenmentAn intellectual and philosophical movement which dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century.
- 3TraditionThe passing on of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this manner.
- 4EmpiricismThe theory that all knowledge is founded on experience derived from the senses.
- 5PragmatismThe approach of judging theories and beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.
- 6'Natural Aristocracy'Argued by Edmund Burke that talent and leadership skills are innate qualities and cannot be acquired via self-advancement.
- 7MeritocraticA system where people progress based on their ability and talent rather than on class privilege or wealth.
- 8Social ContractThis is a voluntary agreement among individuals by which society is brought into being and organised.
- 9PaternalismThe action of limiting a person or group's liberty or autonomy which is intended to promote their own good.
- 10RationalismThe view of appealing to intellectual and deductive reasoning, rather than sensory
experience or any religious teachings as the source of knowledge. - 11ObjectivismObjectivism rejects the notion that you are in any way obligated to do things that are labelled ‘morally right’.
- 12Laissez-FaireA system where institutions are all separate to the state.
- 13Ethical EgoismHumans ought to act in their own self-interest.
- 14Natural JusticeThis is the notion that justice occurs naturally without the intervention of the state.
- 15Natural LawThis is the philosophy that asserts certain rights are inherent by virtue of human nature, endowed traditionally by God.
- 16Noblesse ObligeThe aristocracy in feudal times was obligated to be honourable and generous.
- 17LibertarianismThe idea of upholding liberty and seeking to maximise autonomy and free choice of the individual.
- 18The NationCan be described as a cultural entity, groups of people bound together by shared values and traditions, usually occupying the same geographic area.
- 19PrimordialismArgues that national identity is historically embedded.
- 20SituationalistContends national identity is a product forged in response to changing situations.
- 21General WillAn idea developed by Jean Jacques Rousseau that government should be based on the collective indivisible will of the entire community.
- 22VolksgeistA theory developed by Von Herder which means 'national spirit'.
- 23Class CollaborationThe belief that the division of social classes into hierarchical structures is positive and essential.
- 24Self-DeterminationCountries have a right to rule themselves and be independent of rule from empires.
- 25JingoismA form of hyper-patriotism, which pursues aggressive and warlike foreign policy.
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