the state as accessory yet evil Flashcards

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liberals views the state as necessary to prevent disorder and chaos but they are also deeply worried about its

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evil potential to infringe on individual liberties as a result they argue that its power should be limited

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the idea that the state should be limited is a core tenant of liberal thought as they are deeply worried about the potential of an

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arbitrary state and government to threaten the rights and freedoms of indvdiuals

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this links to their economic views as they argue that a too powerful state can stifle economic freedom and innovation by imposing excessive regulations taxes and controls as a result they believe

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the role of the state in the economy is to create a favourable environment for business and indviduals to thrive , rather than controlling or directing economic activities

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liberals have a fundamental fear that an expansive and arbitrary state could enrich upon and remove …

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indvdiuals autonomy and freedom and the freedom that is in inherent in society

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this leads to them supporting a number of measures to protect against this , crucial advocate for checks and balances within government a clear operation of powers and the protection of civil liberties in the constitution , this should result in

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a limited/constitutional government and one where power is fragmented

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this reflects their belief in the mechanistic theory of the state : that the state has been created by the people to directly serve their intrests like a machine , by giving the state

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clear roles and limits they ensure that it operates effectively and doesn’t interfere with indvidual liberties

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liberals do see the state as necessary to prevent disorder and adjudicate disputes providing law and order however

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in the state of nature it is natural that there would be disputes between indviduals following their own intrests , these needed an adjudicator to resolve.

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a truly liberal state should be the arbitrator of social justice and the protector of

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indvidual liberties preventing infringement of rights by others

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by upholding laws and ensuring justice , the states creates an environment where

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indviduals can safely exercise their freedoms with confidence

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQzQXr_REOE

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1;02;44

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