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This essay examines the tenets of classical conservatism, and then compares those classical tenets against the practices of the administration of George W. Bush, finding that he has altered conservatism in ways that would shock classical conservatives.

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THE TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICAN CONSERVATISM UNDER THE ADMINISTRATON OF GEORGE W. BUSH One of the watershed developments in modern political ideology is the evolution of American conservatism under the administration of George W. Bush. While Mr. Bush would insistently define himself as a conservative, the conservatism that he practices is so different from what has come before that it is a serious break with "classical" conservatism. The shift is so great that the tenets of this new conservatism should be evaluated to see if they are consistent with classical conservatism. One of the foremost problems of conservatism, classical or modern, is the

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This paper discusses ideological shifts in American history from 1932 to 2000 between liberalism and conservatism. The paper contends the changes are supported by results of American Presidential elections.

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of American government. Specifically it discusses conservatism in the American political landscape. The paper discusses how American conservatism has altered drastically since the end of World War II. It then looks at the cause of this alteration and where American conservatism is headed in the future.

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"In conclusion, conservatism in America takes many forms and ideals and blends them together to create social, political, and religious thought and action. Most conservatives do hold one tenet above all others, and that is personal liberty and responsibility. Born out of conservative roots, America may be a successful and powerful world government, with many liberal ideas and policies, but underneath it all, much of America conforms to conservative values and ideals - ideals that came to this country with the first British colonists, and have grown and flourished throughout American history."

Tags:power, ideology, liberty, responsibility

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The paper presents a brief history of the British Conservative movement and looks at the present day's British conservatism. The paper shows how in the face of such modern plagues as terrorism, religious intolerance and the global war on drugs, British Conservatives have had to adapt to the rapid changes all around them. The paper examines the Conservatives' Vision for Britain, a strategic plan essentially divided into six major areas of policy and action. The paper is of the opinion that while no political or social system is perfect, British Conservatism has certainly made an effort and achieved great progress toward the promotion of a happy population and a bright future for Britain.

Outline:
Introduction
From the Past to the Present
British Conservatism in the Modern Day
Closing Thoughts

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"Beginning in the late 1830s and moving into the late 1840's, the Conservatives in Britain certainly had a great deal to celebrate about: political power, a growing number of party members, and a celebrity roster that included some of the most brilliant and prolific writers of the day: Wordsworth, Southey, Wilson, Hallam, Buckland, Lockhart, Chalmers, Croly and Faraday (McDowell). In addition to this impressive membership list, the Conservative party enjoyed religious dominance through the Church of England; the religious tone of the day also defined the curricula at the major English universities of the day, Oxford and Cambridge."

Tags:politics, power, party, dominance

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Paper starts from 1993 near collapse of PCP to explain gaps and fissures; investigation of what Cdn conservatism has been, the ongoing value of conservative ideas countering U.S neo-liberalism; camps within PCP movement as known and ideas of what may happen in the future. Various references including those of non-Cdns observing a conservatism that Brits/Americans do not recognize as conservative.

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On Understanding Canadian Conservatism. Introduction The near collapse of the Progressive Conservative Party (PCP) in 1993 was a manifestation of protracted struggles in the Canadian right that had to do with ideology, economic projections for the future, and how the nation should be conceptualized. It also reflected sections of the conservative camp that had been neglected as the PCP weathered different conflicts in the 1990s. One sees two vague groups, in those favouring patrician ideas of conservatism, as pitted against neo-liberal, capitalist thought that some members of the PCP saw to be conservative. Some conservatives saw the

Tags:1993 pcp split, ideology, philosophy

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In this article, the writer discusses that towards the end of 2007, the Conservative Party under Prime Minister Stephen Harper appears to be the dominant political machine in Canadian federal politics. The writer provides an overview of the political situation in Canada and maintains that Conservatism in Canada appeared to be heading for years of political and ideological triumph. However, the writer argues that the Conservative Party and Conservatism in Canada will ultimately be notable failures in Canadian political history.

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"The Bloc Quebecois is weaker than it has been in years, the NDP remain mired in perpetual also-ran status, and the Official Opposition - the Liberal Party of Canada - is currently burdened with a weak and fragmented leadership. In this context, the Conservative Party and Conservatism in Canada appear headed for years of political and ideological triumph. This being said, however, this essay will argue the thesis that the ..."

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The paper shows that at the heart of the political theory of conservatism lie two theories that are becoming less popular in modern western society - 'organic society,' and 'tradition.' This essay explains the roots, theories, and beliefs behind these ideas, as well as their connection to conservatism.

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""Organic society" denotes several things. At the center of it lies a theory of human nature that reflects people as dependent and insecure. They urgently need to belong to a certain group, in order to feel nurtured, and to add meaning to their existence. These groups are varied, but all ultimately perform the same task, they include family, friends, work-mates, local community or even the nation. This contradicts the theory of "negative freedom," which denotes that individuals should be separated or at least protected from some of these groups, and left on their own. In context with this definition, one can see freedom as a "willingness to accept social obligations and ties by individuals who recognize their value." An example of this is a child's willingness to obey his parent, this is not a constraint of the child's freedom but rather a tool by which it can learn from its parent. Therefore, society is formed through a natural instinct to belong. Indeed, at the base of it lies the family, which is the epitome of the society as a whole. The family develops out of the simple need to bear and bring up children, and members of it simply grow up within it and are guided by it (they do not sign any contract). It is maintained by natural impulses such as love, caring, and responsibility and holds the elements that protect and define the organic society as a whole."

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This paper discusses the definition and application of conservatism within society. It provides examples from within Canadian society of equality of opportunity and freedom and how these concepts relate to conservatism. The paper also discusses why the author feels that she can be considered conservative due to the views and beliefs that she holds.

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"Another way of viewing this aspect of Conservative tradition is found in their ideas of marriage. Conservatives put emphasis on the idea of a traditional family in that this is the environment where a child is supposed to be taught the values of a society with the hope that they will eventually become a vital member of that society (Macpherson, 1980, pg 72-74). However, this theory seems very dated by today's standards because it is becomes very difficult to prove that a child will flourish only when in the presence of the traditional family, and not in one consisting of a single mother, or two homosexual parents. In this aspect, among other issues such as abortion, conservatism seems to have similar views on these subjects as the church, which may in part stem from historical tradition. In my opinion, the church should not so greatly interfere with political issues that governments' actions are completely influenced. These two organizations should be treated as such because they both have completely different agendas, with the government leading an entire society, and the church only acting as a leader to a select representation of that society. Even though this doesn't seem to occur as drastically as it did throughout modern history, it should still be enforced that these two institutions be completely separate."

Tags:freedom, opportunity, equality, liberal

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This paper presents a detailed discussion about capitalist conservatism. The writer uses two published works to discuss the topic and its merits. The discussion revolves around whether or not the writer agrees with the idea that capitalism is merely progressive tradition challenging force for change.

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"The dictionary defines capitalism as an economic system. It is a system that is characterized by private ownership and corporate ownership of capital goods. Those goods are obtained by investments and the investments are chosen by private decisions using prices, production and goods distribution as decision factors . This all provides competition in a free market and it is the foundational existence of the economic system called capitalism. Capitalism has been studied throughout history because of its widely fluctuating successes and failures ."

Tags:serfdom, system, economic, progressive, tradition, free, market, trade, soviet

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This paper argues that conservatism answers questions of equality better than liberalism, and therefore provides the better account of the role of equality in a just society. The author argues that liberal egalitarianism is rightly rejected by conservatives, and examines issues of responsibility and choice, the fostering of good lives, and the value of history and reason as guides, skepticism and pluralism, and the faults in the Original Position. Includes references to various writers and theorists.

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"In a society characterized by moderate scarcity and moderate sociability - Rawls's conditions for justice - people will experience substantial differences in their well-being, absent government intervention. After all, people are endowed at birth with wildly varying degrees of natural talent and social fortune. Even individuals born with identical advantages will eventually find themselves in unequal positions, as a result of random occurrences and the possession of different attitudes and propensities. For example, a car may hit one of the two, or one of the two may spend relatively more time pursuing his education, while the other may spend relatively more time pursuing women. The political philosopher must respond to nature's apparent predisposition toward inequality by answering two questions: Is this a problem? What ought to be done about it? This paper argues that conservatism answers these questions better than liberalism, and therefore provides the better account of the role of equality in a just society.?

Tags:conservative, john, justice, kekes, liberal, philosophy, rawls, theory