Conservatism: Conservatism is a political and social ideology favoring traditional values, institutions, and gradual societal change. It emphasizes the preservation of established customs, institutions, and principles, advocating for limited government intervention, free markets, and the importance of individual responsibility._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |