Liberalism - Differing views on the state 2.2 Flashcards

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what do both classical and modern liberals agree with each other

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devolution and government de-centralisation

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what was one of the first examples on devolution

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GLADSTONE ‘ Home Rule ‘ speech in 19th Century - sovereignty of Ireland

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what is a more recent example of devolution

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New Labour = set up elected bodies for SIWE

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what is the ‘ mechanistic theory ‘

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  • machine created to serve the individual
  • its parts are equal in worth and interchangeable
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what do Classical Liberals believe about the role of the state

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  • leave issues in the hands of private enterprise
  • NIGHT WATCHMAN
  • should not be involved in social or economic affairs
  • only used for stable framework where ‘laissez-faire capitalism’ can strive
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what is Social Darwinism

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because individuals differ in their abilities, some will fail and some will succeed

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who coined the phrase ‘survival of the fittest’

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Herbert Spencer

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what do modern liberals believe in when in comes to the state

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  • ENABLING STATE
  • grew after inequality of the 19th Century
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