The Political change in the Conservatism Thought: from Traditional Conservatism to New right

Abstract

The meaning of (Conservatism) as a political thought, is opposition to Change and defending the Status quo, the (conservatives) are emphasizing the respect for religions and traditions and considering the Status quo as an accumulated traditions result of history, so its maintenance is required. (Conservatism) is rejecting the notion of Social Contract, and consider the State as a result of man’s attempt to improve his life, in this regard they look significantly at the human action, and reject any actions which is not derived from human’s attempt. Thus, they assist practical politics and consider the politics as a result of human actions, not obstruct mind. The book of (Edmond Burke) (the reflection of the revolution of French) is consideed as a starting point of (conservatism) thoughts. (Burke) criticize (French revolution) that it was a devastated revolution and derived from an obstruct reason. (Conservatism) is moving through two historical stages: (Traditional conservatism), defends the liberal free market, but simultaneously demands a strong State to protect the security of Society. (new conservatism) at the twenty century: the first half of the century had a Left view, supported the welfare State, but at the second half under the title of (new right) inclined towards free marked economic notion. (Edmond Burk) as a representative of (traditional conservatism) and (miechel oaqshat), (Roger Scruton) as representatives of (modern conservatism), despite their disputes in some issues, they all agree in depending on religion and tradition in reforming Societies, and they consider radical changes as a danger for Society security and safety, and individual freedom and security.