Lesson 76

Question 1

Classical liberalism:

Answer 1

limited government

personal freedoms

against monarchies

Question 2

Modern Liberalism:

Answer 2

Supports state intervention to reach equality

To ensure true freedom for all

Also against monarchies

Question 3

Positive freedom

Answer 3

Freedom to

e.g. freedom to get an education

Question 4

Negative freedom

Answer 4

Freedom from

e.g. freedom from being murdered

Question 5

Neoliberalism

Answer 5

Basically, modern classical liberalism

e.g. Thatcher

Question 6

What type of individualism did classical liberals believe in and what does it mean?

Answer 6

egotistical liberalism:

people are both selfish and capable of self-reliance

Question 7

What type of individualism do modern liberals believe in and what does it mean?

Answer 7

Developmental individualism:

Individuals should be free to pursue personal achievement

(state needs to intervene to guarantee equality of opportunity)