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LIBERALISM
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- 1Name two key thinkers for LiberalismJohn Locke and John Stuart Mill
- 2What is the Liberal view on human naturethey are rational and can make choices based on rational thought
- 3what is more important state or the individualIndividual this is one of the key concepts on Liberalism
- 4name three key points associated with _Focus on the IndividualImportance is set on the individual
Freedoms and liberties
Rational human nature - 5what is Social Contract and ConsentGovernment is based on an agreement or understand where the people give up some sovereignty and gain protection from the state.
- 6what is the difference between Constitutionalism and the Rule of LawConstitution stops the state harming people
Law stops people hurting each other - 7How do Liberals think the government should be limited?(a)by the formal separation of powers into legislature, executive
and judiciary.
(b)by the constitution. - 8What do liberals mean by Freedom as Choicerational individuals pursue their
own interests.
J.S Mills and others also introduced humanitarian elements into
this ideology, such as freedom of speech, thought and religion. - 9what is Equality of Opportunityall people should have the same opportunities available.
Does not mean outcome would be equal - 10What is Social Justice Based on Merit Individuals are said to gain rewards in proportion to their talents
and merits and in exchange for their contribution to society.
Liberals see social justice in terms of just procedures rather than
in terms of predictable or just outcomes. - 11What is Tolerance in liberalism Society should accept a variety of religious, moral and political
opinions.
Human and civil rights belong to all by virtue of their humanity.
From the ideal of tolerance derives the conviction of a pluralist
society which accommodates a multiplicity of beliefs. - 12Liberals believe in 2 spears what aspects of life do they coverPrivate and Public Life
- 13What sphere can the government interfere with according to LiberalsGovernment can interfere with the public, but not with the private
sphere. - 14In Two Treatises of Government 1689, what aspects of Liberalism did John Lock discussHuman Rights- in relation to property
Social contract - entering society and giving up some power to state in exchange for protection - 15In On Liberty 1859 what aspects of Liberalism does John Stewart Mills discussFreedom including speech, religion and choice
Tolerance
social contract in relation to harm - 16Who said “[The] only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others“J.S. Mill in On Liberty 1859
- 17what is the main focus of Liberalismindividual freedom, human rights and liberties.
- 18What is the governments role in societyLimited government, only to protect individuals & to prevent harm
- 19How is the governments power limitedLimited governmental constitutionalism and separation
into legislature, executive and judiciary. - 20what is a social contract?Social contract between government & people based on consent
- 21what is social justice based onMerrit
- 22there is a Distinction between ????? and ?????? life – also to limit ??????? interference.Public and Private
Limit to government - 23What are the issues affecting Liberalism?People are not ALL going to be rational
What is harm?
People do not always know what is best for them and may harm themselves - 24Critique Liberalism Is the individual really always the best judge of what is in her own
best interest?
Is it really possible to draw a sharp distinction between the public
and the private sphere?
State should only interfere when harm is caused to other
individuals. What constitutes harm?
Are there actions which really only affect the individual?
If everyone is only concerned with individual interests, do we have
enough people who participate in our democracy? - 25—
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