Liberalism characteristics 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsLiberalismA2/A-levelAQA Created by: elle1999Created on: 31-01-17 17:57 What is individualism? Idea that individuals are encouraged to think for themselves. MacPherson- possessive individualism. Locke- 'Life. liberty, property'. 1 of 7 What is freedom? Idea that everybody is entitled to liberty but not complete. JJR- social contract. JSM- Harm principle. 2 of 7 What is reason? Humans are rational and capable creatures. Opposite to Conservatism. 3 of 7 What is justice? The idea of fair treatment. Rawls- welfare helps, Nozick- interferes with right to property. 4 of 7 What is toleration? The idea of electoral competition and allowing different ideas. 5 of 7 What are Liberals views on democracy? Strong and minimal star, respect for constitution. Hegel- Philosophy of Right (1821) 6 of 7 What is constitutionalism? Prevents tyranny, external constraints, Montesquieu maxim 'power is a check on power'. 7 of 7
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