Liberalism: core ideas and principles (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Definition of Freedom/Liberty in liberalism
Definition of Freedom/Liberty in liberalism
Ability to make decisions in own interests, free from undue restraint/interference
Mill's Harm Principle
Mill's Harm Principle
Individuals free to act as long as actions don't harm others
Liberal view of human nature
Liberal view of human nature
Rational beings capable of making their own decisions
Egoistical Individualism
Egoistical Individualism
Freedom as absence of external constraints to pursue self-interest
Developmental Individualism
Developmental Individualism
Freedom includes opportunity for personal development & self-realization
Freedom 'under the law' meaning
Freedom 'under the law' meaning
Actions must be within framework of laws protecting all
Night-watchman state
Night-watchman state
Minimal state protecting from harm & enforcing contracts
Negative freedom
Negative freedom
Freedom from interference
Positive freedom
Positive freedom
Freedom to achieve one's potential
Classical liberal view on state role
Classical liberal view on state role
Minimal state, no interference in personal/economic choices
Modern liberal view on state role
Modern liberal view on state role
Active state providing services to ensure real freedom for all
Classical liberal emphasis on freedom type
Classical liberal emphasis on freedom type
Negative freedom - freedom from external constraints
Modern liberal emphasis on freedom type
Modern liberal emphasis on freedom type
Positive freedom - freedom to achieve self-realization
Central value underpinning liberalism
Central value underpinning liberalism
Freedom