Conservatism vs Fusionism
Conservatism values tradition, social stability and inherited institutions, and prefers gradual, tested change over large reforms based on abstract plans.
- Change should be gradual and build on existing institutions.
- Family, religion, local community and the nation give people meaning and stability.
- Human nature is imperfect, so laws and customs are needed to restrain it.
Fusionism is an American conservative philosophy that combines libertarian support for free markets and limited government with traditionalist belief in religion, moral order and virtue.
- Freedom is the central political value, because virtue cannot be forced.
- There is an objective moral order rooted in religion and Western tradition.
- Government should be limited to defense, justice and protecting citizens from violence.
- Conservatism: petals and stars
- Fusionism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Trade90 points apart
Conservatism: Protected (mild). Fusionism: Global (moderate).
- Authority60 points apart
Conservatism: Strong leader (mild). Fusionism: Democratic (mild).
- Structure55 points apart
Conservatism: Central (mild). Fusionism: Local (moderate).
- Technology45 points apart
Conservatism: Caution (moderate). Fusionism: Balanced.
★ Where they are closest
- Foreign policy · 15 apart
- Morality · 15 apart
- Welfare · 15 apart
Axis by axis
Fusionism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipModerate: Private25%75%PublicPrivate
- MarketsModerate: Free28%72%PlannedFree
- WelfareModerate: Self-reliant23%77%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityMild: Strong leader35%65%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityStrong: Order18%82%LibertyOrder
- StructureMild: Central45%55%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityStrong: Traditional13%87%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionStrong: Religious18%82%SecularReligious
- TechnologyModerate: Caution25%75%EmbraceCaution
- CultureStrong: National identity13%87%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Protected35%65%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyStrong: Strength18%82%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Conservatism vs Fusionism
What is the difference between Conservatism and Fusionism?
Conservatism values tradition, social stability and inherited institutions, and prefers gradual, tested change over large reforms based on abstract plans. Fusionism is an American conservative philosophy that combines libertarian support for free markets and limited government with traditionalist belief in religion, moral order and virtue. On the 12 axes they differ most on trade, authority, structure.
What do Conservatism and Fusionism have in common?
Their positions are closest on foreign policy, morality, welfare. Overall their profiles are a 79% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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