9.3 Liberalism Core Ideas - The state: a necessary evil Flashcards
CLASSICAL LIBERALISM - THE STATE
CLASSICAL LIBERALISM - THE STATE
What is the traditional liberal position on the state?
That it is a necessary evil
What is the idea of there being no state?
Individualistic anarchism
What did the liberal state advocated by Locke directly contrast?
The absolute monarchies that dominated Europe when he was writing
What did John Locke was an irrational interpretation of God’s will?
The divine right of kings
What is a John Locke quote about the role of the government and the social contract?
‘government should always be the servant, and not master, of the people’
In what 2 ways do classical liberals want to limit the power of the government?
-Through dividing power between different branches of government
- State based on government by consent
Why did JS Mill believe that only those with an appropriate formal education should be allowed to vote?
He feared that a popular democracy might lead to a ‘tyranny of the majority’
MODERN LIBERALISM - THE STATE
MODERN LIBERALISM - THE STATE
How did JS Mill’s view of limited government change?
He later advocated for state intervention to assist the poor who were experiencing injustice in the society and the economy
What did TH Green believe the state should promote?
Equality of opportunity
How did TH Green the state should promote equality of opportunity?
Through education and reductions in the influence of inherited privilege
What are Keynesian economic ideas?
The state should manage the economy to secure full employment, Keynes wanted to reduce mass employment as it negated individual freedom
What did Betty Friedan argue the state could guarantee?
Societal and economic equality of opportunity for women
