LeFonch
Home
IB Notes
History
Definitions

Conservatism

  • Conservatism is the opposite of Liberalism in the notion that it wants to prevent change.
  • This ideology was usually followed by rulers or leaders, who wanted to keep their power.
  • They favored the ideology as if people followed it, their power wouldn't be challenged.
  • For example it was a popular ideology in Europe during the rise of liberalism such as during the French revolution.