Conservatism: Core Ideas
The foundational principles of conservatism: tradition, human imperfection, organic society, hierarchy and authority, property, and pragmatic change rather than ideological revolution.
Real World
Following the 2008 financial crisis, many conservative politicians opposed radical structural reforms to the banking system, arguing that long-established institutions — even imperfect ones — provide stability that untested alternatives cannot guarantee.
Exam Focus
For 'to what extent' questions, contrast core conservatism with its sub-strands (One Nation, New Right) to demonstrate tension within the ideology.
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