ideologies > liberalism key thinkers Flashcards
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John Locke what did he think about the state?
The State must be representative, based on the content of the governed.
John Locke what did he think about human nature?
Human Beings are rational, guided by the pursuit of self interest, but mindful of others concerns.
John Locke what did he think about society?
Society predates the state: there were ‘natural’ societies with natural laws and natural rights.
John Locke what did he think about the economy?
State policy should respect the ‘natural right’ to private property and arbitrate effectively between individuals competing for trade and resources.
Mary Wollstonecraft what did she think about the state?
The monarchical state should be replaced by a republic which enshrines women’s rights.
Mary Wollstonecraft what did she think about human nature?
Rationalism defines both genders: intellectually, men and women are not very different.
Mary Wollstonecraft what she think about society?
Society ‘infantilised’ women and thus stifled female individualism.
Mary Wollstonecraft what did she think about the economy?
A free market economy would be energised by the enterprise of liberated women
John Stuart Mill what did he think about the state?
The State should proceed cautiously towards representative democracy, mindful of minority rights.
John Stuart Mill what did he think about human nature?
Though fundamentally rational, human nature is not fixed: it is forever progressing to a higher level.
John Stuart Mill what did he think about society?
The best society was one where ‘individuality’ co-existed with tolerance and self - improvement.
John Stuart mill what did he think about the economy?
Laissez - faire capitalism was vital to progress, individual enterprise and individual initiative.
John Rawls what did he think about the state?
The state should enable less fortunate individuals to advance, via public spending and public spending.
John Rawls what did he think about human nature?
Mankind is selfish yet empathetic, valuing both individual liberty and the plight of those around them
John Rawls what did he think about the economy?
Free market capitalism should be tempered by the state’s obligation to advance its poorest citizens.
John Rawls who did he think about society?
The society most individuals would choose would be one where the condition of the poorest improved.
Betty Friedan what did she think about the state?
The state would legislate to prevent continued discrimination against female individuals.
Betty Friedan what did she think about human nature?
Human Nature has evolved in a way that discourages self- advancement among women.
Betty Friedan what did she think the economy?
Free market capitalism could be an ally of female emancipation, if allied to legislation precluding sexual discrimination.
Betty Friedan what did she think about society?
Society remained chauvinistic towards women, though women were complicit in their regression.
