Idea of adapt to times in order to remain electable.
Peel Tamworth Manifesto (1834)- "Change lead to vortex of agitation and Conservatives would reform to survive".
"Conservatism lies not in the body of theory"
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Human nature imperfect
O'Sullivan "human imperfection"
"Political world bottomless and boundless"
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Tradition
"Conservatism lies not in a body of theory, but in the disposition to maintain those institutions seen as central to the beliefs and practices of society."
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Authoritarianism
"Abstract concept of Liberal intellect is similar to childish disobedience".
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Organic Society and Hierachy
Burke- Reflections on a Revolution (1790)
Authority comes from above
Democracy allows angry passions and tyrannises minority.
Hobbes- idea that sacrifice liberty for social order
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