THINKERS LIBERALISM

Question 1

John Locke on human nature

Answer 1

Human Beings are Rational, guided by the pursuit of self-interest but mindful of others concerns

Question 2

Mary Wollstonecraft on human nature

Answer 2

Rationalism Defines Both Genders intellectually men and women are not different

Question 3

John Rawls on Human Nature

Answer 3

Mankind is selfish yet empathetic valuing both individual liberty and the plight of those around them

Question 4

John Stuart Mill on Human Nature

Answer 4

Though fundamentally rational human nature is not fixed it is forever progressing. Must be Enabled

Question 5

John Locke on the State

Answer 5

The state must be representative based on the consent of the governed

Question 6

Mary Wollstonecraft on the State

Answer 6

The monarchical state should be replaced by a republic which enshrines women’s rights

Question 7

John Stuart Mill on the State

Answer 7

The state should proceed cautiously towards representative democracy mindful of minority rights

Question 8

John Rawls on the State

Answer 8

The State Should enable less fortunate individuals to advance via public spending and public services