TENSIONS AND SIMILARITIES IN LIBERALISM

Question 1

Similarities between neo-liberalism and classical liberalism

Answer 1

emphasis on individual freedom

Support for capitalism

Limited government

Private property

Skeptical of states power

Question 2

All liberals believe what

Answer 2

individuals are generally rational, intelligent, keen to prioritises themselves,

Question 3

How do liberals differ on human nature

Answer 3

Classical/Neo like Hayek and Locke believe individuals are born with rationality, intelligence

later classical/modern Mill and Rawls believe such quality’s are potential features of human nature to be developed by liberal authorities

Question 4

How do classical liberals differ to modern liberals on the role of the state

Answer 4

Classical - Minimal and limited state

Modern - Larger and enabling state

Question 5

How do classical liberals differ to modern liberals on equality

Answer 5

Classical - individual liberties and negative freedom

Modern - Social liberalism and positive freedom

Question 6

How do classical liberals differ to modern liberals on the economy

Answer 6

Classical - Laissez faire economics

Modern - capitalism still but with greater economic stimulus for the most unfortunate

Question 7

Differences in neo-liberals and classical liberals in the state

Answer 7

classical want the least government intervention with it only being there to arbitrate disputes

Neo sees the need for some intervention to protect private property and security of the people

Question 8

How do all liberals see society

Answer 8

Collection of diverse and potentially autonomous individuals seeking self-determination, self-realisation and self-fulfilment