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1. Ayn Rand - Economy
- free market capitalism is a form of objectivist individualism and should not be hindered by the state
- trade should involve organic free markets and laissez faire capitalism
- constructive economy is impossible without the law and order of the state
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2. John Locke - Society
- society predates the state, there were previously natural societies with natural laws and rights
- the society that most individuals would choose would be the one that improves the condition of the poorest
- the best society is one where individuality coexists with tolerance and self improvement
3. Thomas Hobbes - Human Nature
- skeptical view, humanity is unable to achieve perfection
- cynical view, humans are driven by a selfish desire for supremacy
- objectivist view, humans are rational and act in their own self interest
4. Rosa Luxembourg - The State
- democratic socialist governments prove the existing state can be used to affect radical change
- the capitalist state should be destroyed by revolution
- if harnessed to universal suffrage, the state could be used to effect a gradual change to socialism
5. Anthony Crosland - The Economy
- a mixed economy of public ownership and keynesian economics will finance greater public spending to secure equality
- chaotic capitalist economy will gradually be replaced by one that rewards workers the full fruits of their labour
- the destruction of capitalism will be based on workers control and will require determination from the proletariat
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