liberalsim Flashcards
differences of individualism ?
-classical liberalism absouloute belief in the primacy of the individual
-modern liberalism primacy of Individual however not all can be free
disagreements of freedom and liberty ?
-classical liberalism freedom is defined as the freedom from intervention by others and governments
-modern liberalism for everyone to achieve this the government will need individuals to achieve
disagreements of the state ?
-classical liberalism the state is universally
-modern liberalism the state is mistrusted however it is necessary to provide balance and support for those in society
disagreements about rationalism ?
-classical liberalism all humans operate with self interested and rational actions
-modern liberalism all humans operate with rational actions
equality and social justice ?
-classical liberalism believed placing equality within society and letting individuals succeed or fail by themseleves
-modern liberals accept that whilst a meritocratic system is inherently the best model very few society work on the same playing field there government is necessary to make it even
liberal democracy ?
-classical liberals educations citizens deserved more voting power than uneducated
-modern liberals would fundemtally disagree with any suggestion that certain individuals are better than others
key concept on classical liberalism ?
-egotistical individualism
-limited state
-equality of opportunities
-negative freedom
-seperation of powers
-night watchmenstate
key concept on modern liberalism ?
-development individualism- not all people have ability to be self-reliant therefore some state intervention
-positive freedom- freedom is linked to self fulfillment for an individual to be free need to develop own personal talents
modern liberisation differing from classical
-freedom modern liberals believe freedom is achieved when government intervene for those unable
-society modern liberals believe society is a collection of individuals working together not selfish desires
-state intervention modern liberals believe necessary for a fairer soceity
-govt regulated economy modern liberals need state intervention to prevent economic downturns
John Locke’s key idea
-soceity state and goverment are based on a voluntary agreement or contract
-goverment should be limited and based on consent.
Marywallstonecroft key idea ?
-women are rational independant beings
-in order to be free woman should enjoy full civil liberties and able to pursue a career
what does John Stuart mills say ?
-individuals should be free to do anything excepet harm other individuals
John rawls
-a fair soceity is one which the difference in outcomes for the richest and poorest is kept to a minimum
betty friedens ?
women are as a capable as men and oppresive laws and social views must be rejected
