society Flashcards
Locke?
society predates the state, was “natural societies” with natural laws and rights
Wollstonecraft?
society “infantilised” women and thus stifled individualism
women are not reaching full potential as cannot achieve individualism
failure to recognise women as equals and desire for education
Stuart Mill?
tolerance, diverse and promotion of individualism
the best society is one where individuality co-exists w tolerance and self improvement
Rawls?
society most individuals would choose would be one where condition of poorest improved
analysis- 3 principles, “veil of ignorance”
Friedan?
society remains chauvinistic towards women, though women are complicit in their repression
“The problem that has no name”, women dissatisfied w their limited life as housewife
analysis- ideas of women being confined by human nature spread through liberal channels like media. Mill and Harm principle, who decides what’s harmful now
Hill green?
removal of hereditary privilege