Journal article: Liberalism: The ‘social contract’ Flashcards
What does the term ‘social contract’ refer to?
An invisible contract
Who stated that the social contract is the only mode in which governments have a right to arise?
Thomas Paine
According to John Locke, what do individuals do in relation to governance?
Individuals consent to be governed
What is the state of nature in the context of the social contract?
A condition where no social contract exists
What principle does John Locke argue is the government’s only end?
The preservation of property
Which foundational document enshrines the right to property as argued by Locke?
The American Declaration of Independence
What maxim did John Locke propose regarding law and freedom?
Where laws do not exist, man has no freedom
Who is considered one of the most important latter-day liberals?
Karl Popper
What do liberals celebrate in terms of societal change?
Those who seek to impose change via peaceful measures
Fill in the blank: According to Locke, individuals are shaped by their _______.
rational interest
True or False: John Locke believed that government should have other ends besides the preservation of property.
False
What is the role of dissidents and objectors in the context of liberalism?
To seek change via peaceful measures
