Key Themes & Thinkers liberalism Flashcards
JOHN LOCKE Human nature
humans are rational & guided by self interest
JOHN LOCKE state
state must be representative based on consent of governed
JOHN LOCKE society
society predates the state- there were natral societies with natural laws and rights
JOHN LOCKE economy
state policy should respect natural right to private property
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT Human nature
rationalism defines both genders - intellectually men and women are equal.
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT state
monarchical state should be replaced by a republic which enshribe’s womens rights
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT society
society infantilised women and thus stifled female individualism
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT economy
free-market economy would be energised by the enterprise of liberated women
JOHN STUART MILL human nature
though rational, nature isnt fixed always progressing
JOHN STUART MILL state
state should be cautious of representative democracy, mindfu of minority rights
JOHN STUART MILL society
best society where individuality coexisted with tolerance
JOHN STUART MILL economy
laissez faire capitalism was vital to progress individual enterprise
JOHN RAWLS human nature
mankind is selfish but empathetic valuing liberty
JOHN RAWLS state
state shoud enable less fortunate individuals to advance via public spending and public services
JOHN RAWLS society
the society most individuals would choose would be one where conditions of the poorest were improved
