views of each strand on the big 4

Question 1

classical liberal view on human nature

Answer 1

Rationalism: human capacity to think rationally, take own decisions
Rationalism: human capacity to make progress (personal and of society as a whole)
Freedom of the individual is a priority, freedom interpreted negatively (free from restrictions)

Question 2

classical liberal view on the society

Answer 2

Individualism: protect rights of individuals, tolerance for diversity
Freedom: negative freedom (free from restrictions), harm principle
Equal opportunities: meritocracy through government neutrality

Question 3

classical liberals view on the state

Answer 3

Limited state: laissez-faire economy, night watchman state
Government by consent of the people
Role of the state to protect individual freedoms

Question 4

classical liberals view on the economy

Answer 4

Laissez-faire small government economy
Equal opportunities: meritocratic economy through government neutrality

Question 5

modern liberals view of human nature

Answer 5

Rationalism: humans are capable of thinking rationally and make their own lifestyle choices
Rationalism: Humans make progress, and should have equal opportunities to realise their potential
Freedom of individuals interpreted positively, to live in a fair society with a decent standard of living

Question 6

modern liberal view on the economy

Answer 6

Social justice and fairness: society should be fair and offer all a decent life worth living
Equal opportunities: society should be a meritocracy

Question 7

modern liberal view of the state

Answer 7

Enabling state: the state should actively help people to have a decent level of well-being and to create equal opportunities
Government should be limited democratically, giving citizens a direct say on decisions (direct democracy)

Question 8

modern liberal view of the economy - enabling state

Answer 8

An enabling state should help the economically disadvantaged

An enabling state should invest in equal opportunities (e.g.education)