types of liberalism Flashcards
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classic liberalism
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human nature
state
society
economics
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CL: human nature
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- positive view on human nature (rationalism - humans are capable of rational thinking)
- egotistical individualism
3
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CL: state
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- limited state
- social contract - government by consent
4
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CL: society
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- atomistic society
- natural laws - rights of society precede those of the state
- foundational equality - everyone is born equal
5
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CL: economics
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- laissez faire economics - private property is a natural right
- little if any state intervention in the economy
6
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modern liberalism
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human nature
state
society
economics
7
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ML: human nature
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- human nature can be selfish and discriminatory (negative view) however they can have sympathy for those less fortunate
8
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ML: state
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- enabling state - state enabling individuals to assist their progress, enable to reach full potential
9
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ML: society
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- ‘veil of ignorance’ everyone would choose equal opportunities for all individuals regardless of demographic factors
10
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ML: economics
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- keynesian economics - little state intervention in the economy unless the economy can not self regulate
- state obligation to those less fortunate
11
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compare
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human nature
state
society
economics
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human nature
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state
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society
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economics
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