Rationalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does rationalism assert about human beings?
What does rationalism assert about human beings?
They are rational creatures
Why do liberals believe people don't need overarching authority?
Why do liberals believe people don't need overarching authority?
They are capable of governing themselves
What does rationalism support in terms of personal decision-making?
What does rationalism support in terms of personal decision-making?
Personal autonomy
What does paternalism involve?
What does paternalism involve?
State deciding what's best for individuals
What does moral autonomy mean in rationalism?
What does moral autonomy mean in rationalism?
Individuals can make their own moral choices
What type of society does rationalism lead liberals to accept?
What type of society does rationalism lead liberals to accept?
A pluralistic society
What does rationalism encourage to develop better policies?
What does rationalism encourage to develop better policies?
Open debate and dialogue
What do classical liberals support based on individual rationality?
What do classical liberals support based on individual rationality?
Minimal state intervention
What type of freedom do classical liberals advocate?
What type of freedom do classical liberals advocate?
Negative freedom
What economic system does rationalism underpin for classical liberals?
What economic system does rationalism underpin for classical liberals?
Laissez-faire economics
What type of freedom do modern liberals advocate?
What type of freedom do modern liberals advocate?
Positive freedom
How do modern liberals view the state's role?
How do modern liberals view the state's role?
As a facilitator of rational decisions