Origins Of Liberalism Flashcards
What are the two main branches of liberalism ?
Classical liberalism and modern liberalism
How did classical liberalism originated ?
Protestants challenged the authoritarian control of the Catholic Church by advocating free will and individualism
When did classical liberalism continue to thrive ?
When rationalistic ideas of science and philosophy challenged the traditional religious order
who are the people in support of classical liberalism ?
John Stuart Mill and John Locke
What is the dominant form of liberalism ?
Modern liberalism
Who are the people in support for modern liberalism?
John Rawl and Betty Friedan
What does modern liberalism argue for ?
Increased role for the state within society and the economy
What are the sixkey beliefs of classical liberalism ?
- Social control theory
- Foundation equality
- Negative freedom
- Laissez-faire economics
- Rigged individualism
- Representative democracy
According to the social contract theory what did the classical liberal thinker John Locke say ?
Classical thinker John Locke argue that individuals consent through social contract
Who does the social contract allows who to govern by ?
To be governed by the state
What is social contract ?
- state based on contract between government and the people
- government agrees to make itself accountable for three people
- and people should obey and uphold security of the state
Who believed in foundational equality ?
John Locke
What is foundational equality ?
They all individuals born with natural right including freedom from unnecessary influence by the state
Which type of liberalism argued for tolerance in society ?
Classical liberalism
Which people emphasises foundational equality ?
Wollstonecraft and Mill
