CONSERVATISM

By Group 2
Conservatism
-is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to
preserve traditional social institutions and practices. The central tenets of
conservatism may vary in relation to the status quo of the culture and
civilization in which it appears. In Western culture, conservatives seek to
preserve a range of institutions such as organized religion, parliamentary
government, and property rights. Conservatives tend to favor institutions and
practices that guarantee stability and evolved gradually. Adherents of
conservatism often oppose modernism and seek a return to traditional values,
though different groups of conservatives may choose different traditional
values to preserve.
The first established use of the term in a political
context originated in 1818 with François-René de
Chateaubriand during the period of Bourbon Restoration
that sought to roll back the policies of the French
Revolution. Historically associated with right-wing
politics, the term has since been used to describe a wide
range of views. There is no single set of policies
regarded as conservative because the meaning of
conservatism depends on what is considered traditional
in a given place and time.
Conservative thought has varied considerably as it has adapted
itself to existing traditions and national cultures. For example,
some conservatives advocate for greater economic intervention,
while others advocate for a more laissez faire free-market
economic system. Thus, conservatives from different parts of the
world—each upholding their respective traditions—may disagree
on a wide range of issues. Edmund Burke, an 18th-century
politician who opposed the French Revolution but supported the
American Revolution, is credited as one of the main theorists of
conservatism in the 1790s.
sss 7 Core Principles of Conservatism Individual Freedom

• God-given liberties should be preserved against government

intrusion
• Limited Government
• The Rule of Law
• Peace through Strength
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Free Markets
• Human Dignity
THE MAIN ADVANTAGE OF CONSERVATISM IS FREEDOM

Individual freedom is the core of the conservative

ideology. Freedom to own property,worship as you
wish,speak what you want,and live without fear of an
oppressive government force.
THE DISADVANTAGE OF CONSERVATISM

Conservatism is not only a moral

philosophy,it is much more than a philosophy.
Conservatism is the glue thatkeeps the society
united and working,and its the result of
society roots which have been growing for
many centuries.
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MEMBERS OF THE GROUP 2:

Irish Mae Burgos

Amelito Tapdasan
Ellanna Mae Pandili
Joriden Liban
Batsoy Tomanggong
Herjie Delapeña
Edmar Dominguez