liberalism 

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  • Created on: 26-03-18 11:23
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  • liberalism
    • core themes
      • individualism
        • we are rational autoimus beings capable of making our own choices in life
        • we are all self relent and egotistical so are capable of existing on our own.
      • freedom
        • natural rights of man, life liberty and property.
        • Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign’ – J.S Mil
      • human nature
        • we all gain knowledge through are rational
        • we are capable of perusing our own interests.
        • most humans can resolve issues with reason and not violence so less need for strict law and order
    • classic liberalism
      • negative liberty
        • people should be free to do what they like without restraint from the state
        • still need a minimal state for law and order
          • john lock: night watch man state
          • Jefferson: government that governs less governs best.
        • freedom only limited by harm principle
      • free market
        • laissez faire
      • human nature
        • people are self centred and therefore self reliant
      • equality
        • everyone of equal moral worth
        • natural unalienable rights
      • social contract
        • contract between the people and the state.
          • people give up some freedom to have security and order.
        • gives state legitimacy
    • modern
      • positive liberty
        • freedom to do
        • nanny state
        • the state should help people to acheave the goals and aims
      • state
        • hobson: state should enable
        • state should protect
        • keynes: the state should be there for our well fair.

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