Political Science · Political Theory
Consider the following statements related to conservatism and choose the correct ones.
- 1. For conservatives, freedom involves doing one's duty.
- 2. They emphasise leadership and discipline to maintain authority.
- 3. Revolution often led to lesser suffering rather than greater.
- 4. They have an optimistic view of human nature.
A1 and 3 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only ✓ Correct
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct while 3 and 4 are wrong, so the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Explanation
★Statements 1 and 2 are correct while 3 and 4 are wrong, so the answer is 1 and 2 only.
★Conservatives link freedom to duty, holding that liberty is found in fulfilling one's social obligations.
★They stress leadership, hierarchy and discipline as necessary to preserve authority and order.
★Statement 3 is false because conservatives believe revolution brings greater, not lesser, suffering.
★They reject revolution as a leap into the unknown that destroys tested institutions.
★Statement 4 is false because conservatives hold a pessimistic, Hobbesian view of human nature.
★Seeing humans as flawed and fallible, they trust tradition and authority over individual reason.
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