Liberalism key characteristics

Individual

Locke- 'Life, liberty and property'

Encouraging more scientific and rational thinking

Kant- 'dignity and equal worth'.

MacPherson- 'possessive individualism'

Progressive Liberalism more emphasis on social responsibility

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Has to exist so human capable of reaching full potential

Harm principle- must not harm others

Jean Jacques Rousseau- Social Contract

A.V.Dicey- absence of constraint through negative liberty.

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Belief humans are naturally rational

Control destiny

Beveridge- 5 Giant ILLS ignorance one

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Fair distribution

Hard work and talents rewarded

Equal before the law

Meritocracy

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Embrace diversity

No right to interfere with 'care of mens soul'

Locke didn't want Catholics

Weaken authority

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