Society

Question 1

Liberalism

Answer 1

Individuals are more important than society
Good reason for rights to be sacrificed for society
Equality rights and moral worth

Question 2

Classical liberalism

Answer 2

Classical liberalism:
Atomistic view of society - society no more than a collection of self interest individuals aiming their own not society’s interests
Negative freedom - freedom from constraints society only exists to limit the outside interference of others
Meritocracy - society was lead by most talented and most deserving
Formal equality of opportunity -jobs should be open to all individuals - no one should be discriminated against

Question 3

Modern liberalism

Answer 3

Modern liberals:
Common goods - self realisation it’s no possible in isolation - our rights, freedom and growth depends on other people
Positive freedom - true freedom to grow and achieve our goals is no possible in isolation , it requires others
fair / substantive equality of opportunity - those born with disadvantages should still have the same opportunities as others