To What Extent Does Liberalism Have A Fear Of The State?

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Both strands agree the state should be Ltd to protect individual freedoms as they fear tyranny by the state. But, where they differ is their views on how state should operate in terms of helping to achieve individuals freedoms.

Question 2

Importance in protecting and promoting individual freedoms

Answer 2

Seen in both strands as
strongly believe state gains power from from consent of the governed + so its role is then to ensure people’s liberty.

E- Locke argued that before the state there was a ‘natural society’ which served mankind + a true state