Liberalism Flashcards
What was John Lockes view of human nature?
-Human beings rational, guided by self interest, mindful of others concerns.
What was John Lockes view of the state?
Must be representative and based of the consent of the governed.
What was John Lockes view of society?
Predates the state. there were natural societies with natural laws and natural rights.
What was John Lockes view of the economy?
State should respect the natural right to private property and arbitrate effectively between individuals competing for trade and resources.
What was Mary Wollstonecrafts view of human nature?
Rationalism defines Bothe genders intellectually men and women are not very different
What was Mary Wollstonecrafts view of the state?
Monarchical state should be replaced by a republic which enshrines women’s rights.
What was Mary Wollstonecrafts view of society?
Society infantilises women and thus stifled female individualism.
What was Mary Wollstonecrafts view of the economy?
A free market economy would be energised by the enterprise of liberated women.
What was John Stuart mills view of human nature?
Though fundamentally rational human nature is not fixed and is forever progressing to a higher level.
What was John Stuart mills view of the state?
Should proceed cautiously towards representative democracy mindful of minority rights.
What was John Stuart mills view of society?
The best society is one where individuality co existed with tolerance and self improvement.
What was John Stuart mills view of the economy?
Laissez-faire capitalism was vital to progress individual enterprise and initiative
What was John Rawls view of human nature?
Mankind is selfish yet empathetic valuing both individual liberty and the plight of those around them.
What was John Rawls view of the state?
Should enable less fortunate individuals to advance via public spending and public services.
What was John Rawls view of society?
Society most individuals would choose would be one where the co edition of the poorest improved.
