tensions within liberalism

Question 1

human nature tensions

Answer 1

classical liberals- people have rational +intelligent qualities
modern liberals-these qualities are potential features of human nature

Question 2

society tensions

Answer 2

• classical,society is collection of autonomous individuals

- modern, industrial society means people need state to be free

Question 3

the state tensions

Answer 3

classical- democracy a threat to property rights+minimal state
modern- enabling state

Question 4

the economy tensions

Answer 4

modern liberals= ‘managed’ economy