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Conservative views are helpful to verify theories. Conservatism does not 'despise' science in contrary to your (rather biased) opinion but it does not put it on
by the_third_wave 3y ago
Conservative views are helpful to verify theories. Conservatism does not 'despise' science in contrary to your (rather biased) opinion but it does not put it on an altar either. The basic tenet of conservatism is to only change what needs to be changed while keeping that which has been proven to work intact. In other words, conservatism strives towards evolution instead of revolution. This is contrary to the progressive approach of 'throw it at the wall and see what sticks' when it comes to change, progressivism aims towards change for change's sake in the assumption that such is needed to stave off decline. Where conservatism aims towards an evolutionary approach to change, progressivism aims towards a revolutionary approach. There is a place for both in society as well as science.
- aredox 3y agoQuite the stretch to describe conservatives as "progressives" when they are the exact opposite
- the_third_wave 3y agoYou might want to read the post again since I did not describe conservatives as progressives, quite the opposite. What I do say is that both philosophies have a role to play in society. Too much conservatism leads to stagnation while too much progressivism leads to chaos. Both scenarios have played out in history for your perusal.