Core Liberalism Ideas

Critique of existing society (17th Century)

• Absolute monarchy
• Fundamental reform
• No right of freedom
• No Constitutionalism
• Land owning aristorcrats

State:

• Popular consent (clear mandate) and accountable
• Minimal governemt -- rein back the fronteirs of the government, night watchman
• Limited in scope/range
• Only role is to advance freedom and opportunities

Equality:

• Equal rights, tolerance, diversity, equality of opportunity

Social justice <-- Modern Liberals:

• Govt. should create opportunities because of inequalitiy
• Wealth should not be achieved via exploitation