tensions within liberalism Flashcards
what do classical liberals believe about society
society predates the state
what do all libs believe about society
society is diverse and potentially autonomous, full of individuals seeking self-realisation and fulfilment
what do modern liberals believe about society
(john rawles) positive liberty is key- you need support from state in order to be free
what do neo liberals believe about the society
positive liberty leads to a dependency culture
what all liberals believe about the state
the state should function according to pre-arranged rules and procedureswith authority and power that is subject to consent
what do classical liberals like john stuart mill think about the state
they believe in negative liberty which is freedom from interference from other people or things like the state
democracy is a threat to property rights
what do modern liberals like betty friedan think about the state
they believe in positive liberty and a representative government
what qualities do classical liberals like locke and neo liberals like hayek believe humans are blessed with
humans are generally rational and intelligent
what do all liberals believe about the economy
it should be based on private property and enterprise
what do both classical and neo liberals agree over about the economy
laissez faire capitalism- capitalism without state intervention
what do modern liberals believe about the econemy
john Maynard Keynes - capitalism needs state management to ensure full employment
what do neo liberals believe about the eu in the econemy
it is an obstacle for global free trade
