Freedom/Liberty Flashcards
What is it?
Gov shouldn’t prevent people from doing what they choose unless their actions threaten others ability to do the same for themselves. Mechanistic view, driven by rational self interest.
Classic Lib view and thinker
pessimistic view of human nature, all humans are capable of rational thought, should be given as much freedom as possible.
classic lib thinker
Locke mechanistic theory of government, people are rational and can build a state that reflects their needs. Due to rationality, will seek to create harmony as it is the best pathway to their own success. Part is the Social Contract theory by Locke
Another classic lib thinker
Mill, Harm Principe, free as possible as long as it doesn’t bring harm to another person, preclude physical violence. Negative liberty, the absence of restraint. “Other regarding” actions would not be tolerated
modern lib on freedom
positive lib, entitled to protections on their freedoms by the state. Allows people to achieve their potential that would have been impossible if they had been left alone, free them from their socio economic factors restricting them
Modern lib key thinker
Rawls Theory of justice, a huge foundational equality, greater social and economic equality must be strived for. Achieve just society, redistribution of wealth, far reaching public spending and progressive taxation.
Modern lib key thinker
Rawls Theory of justice, a huge foundational equality, greater social and economic equality must be strived for. Achieve just society, redistribution of wealth, far reaching public spending and progressive taxation.
Rawls veil of ignorance
original position behind veil everyone would choose to create a just society as they were unaware the position they could be. Justified positive rights protections and freedom
Modern lib view
optimistic about human nature, believe in developmental individualism. Believe harm can be emotional and psychological. Support hate speech legislation. Also support Rawls veil of ignorance
