Conservatives hold that people are rational beings, but that they are also victims of passion-and, rationalism is not sufficient to guide action. Thus, which of the following are needed for the realization of human purposes?
A) Police states
B) Stronger military forces
C) Totalitarian principles
D) Law, tradition, and morality

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Conservatives believe that in addition to reason, human behavior needs to be guided by moral principles, traditions, and laws. This promotes moral order and stability in society without the need for oppressive measures such as police states or totalitarianism. Stronger military forces may be necessary for national security, but they are not inherently linked to the realization of human purposes.

Conservatives Hold That People Are Rational Beings, but That They