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Society (Localism (Little Platoons (Burke), Security, Status, Inspiration,…
Society
Localism
Little Platoons
Burke
Security
Status
Inspiration
Brake on selfish individualism
Organicism
Gradual emergence
Conservative scepticism
Reality of unplanned organic society
Human life is subject to complex forces
Plant
Growing and not predicted
Tradition
Provide security
History and experience
Oakeshott
Stems from past development
Slow not drastic
Empricism
Evidence and theory
Contrast to normative and progressive ideologies
Oakeshott
Aims to stay afloat
Hierarchy
Less egalitarian
Imperfections of humanity = inequalities
Unequal society
Burke
'wiser, stronger and opulent'
Even little platoons
Minority exercise some authority over majority
Power = responsibility
Paternalism
Judaeo - Christian morality
Original Sin
Emphasis on marriage, self - contained families and individual accountability
Altruism and compassion
Bind individuals
Curb imperfections
Property
Tradition and continuity
Inheritance
Degree of stability
Burke
Partnership between living, dead and not yet born
Ongoing maintenance
Metaphor for society
Duty of care
Maintain society
New Right
Extend ownership
Rand and Nozick
Property owners are better placed
Resist state - led incursions upon liberty