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What is the core ideology of Liberalism?

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Individual freedom, equality, and limited government.

Liberalism emphasizes the importance of individual rights and the role of government in protecting those rights.

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What are the significant divisions within Liberalism?

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Role of the state, society, economy, and human nature.

These divisions lead to different interpretations and implementations of liberal principles.

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What is the view of Classical Liberalism on the state?

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Minimal state (night-watchman), only protecting life, liberty, and property.

Thinkers like Locke and Mill advocate for a limited government role.

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What is the view of Modern Liberalism on the state?

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Enabling state to promote freedom and equality.

Thinkers like Rawls and Friedan support a more active government role.

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According to Classical Liberalism, how is society viewed?

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A collection of autonomous individuals pursuing their own interests.

Locke is a key thinker associated with this perspective.

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According to Modern Liberalism, what should society ensure?

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Equal opportunities and rights for all.

Thinkers like Rawls and Wollstonecraft emphasize social justice.

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What is the economic view of Classical Liberals?

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Free-market capitalism, little to no state intervention.

Locke and Mill support minimal government interference in the economy.

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What economic approach do Modern Liberals advocate?

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Keynesian economics, some regulation and welfare to promote fairness.

Thinkers like Rawls and Friedan support state intervention for economic equity.

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How do Classical Liberals view human nature?

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Humans are rational, self-reliant, and capable of self-improvement.

This perspective is primarily associated with Locke and Mill.

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What is Modern Liberalism’s view on human nature?

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Humans are rational but require some social support to achieve equality.

Thinkers like Rawls and Friedan argue that social conditions affect individual potential.

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What is John Locke’s view on the state?

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Minimal state, only protecting natural rights.

Locke is a foundational thinker in Classical Liberalism.

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What does Mary Wollstonecraft advocate regarding society?

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Society should allow women equal opportunities.

Wollstonecraft is a key figure in both Classical and Modern Liberalism.

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What is John Stuart Mill’s contribution to Liberalism?

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Limited state, but some intervention to protect the vulnerable.

Mill bridges Classical and Modern Liberal thought.

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What does John Rawls believe about the state?

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Enabling state to ensure social justice and fairness.

Rawls is a central figure in Modern Liberalism.

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What economic principle does Betty Friedan support?

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Free markets, but women need equal opportunities.

Friedan emphasizes gender equality within economic frameworks.

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Where do liberals agree regarding the state?

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The state should protect individual rights.

This is a fundamental principle shared across different strands of Liberalism.

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Where do classical and modern liberals disagree regarding the state?

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Classical liberals advocate for a minimal state, while modern liberals support an enabling state.

This disagreement reflects differing views on the role of government.

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What is a common agreement among liberals about society?

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Society should be based on individual freedom and equality.

This principle underlies both Classical and Modern Liberal ideologies.

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What do classical liberals favor regarding the economy?

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Laissez-faire capitalism.

Locke and Mill are strong proponents of minimal economic intervention.

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What do modern liberals favor regarding the economy?

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State intervention and redistribution.

This reflects their emphasis on fairness and equal opportunities.

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What do liberals agree on regarding human nature?

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Humans are rational and capable of self-improvement.

This is a shared belief among both classical and modern strands.

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How do classical and modern liberals differ in their view of human nature?

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Classical liberals see humans as self-sufficient, while modern liberals argue that social structures can limit potential.

This highlights the differing perspectives on individual capability.

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What is the conclusion about Liberalism?

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Liberalism values freedom, equality, and individual rights, with divisions between classical and modern views.

Classical liberals emphasize limited government, while modern liberals support intervention for fairness.

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What is the core ideology of conservatism?

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A pragmatic, tradition-oriented ideology emphasizing order, hierarchy, and stability.

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What are the four strands of conservatism?
* Traditional Conservatism * One-Nation Conservatism * New Right (Neo-Liberalism & Neo-Conservatism)
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What is the view of the state in Traditional Conservatism?
Should be strong but limited, maintaining law and order.
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Who are key thinkers associated with Traditional Conservatism?
* Thomas Hobbes * Edmund Burke
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What is the view of society in One-Nation Conservatism?
Society should be cohesive, with the ruling class looking after the poor.
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What economic approach does the New Right advocate?
Laissez-faire capitalism with minimal government intervention.
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Fill in the blank: Traditional Conservatism believes humans are _______.
flawed, selfish, and need authority.
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What is the economic perspective of Traditional Conservatism?
Free markets with some state regulation for stability.
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What is the view of human nature in New Right thought?
Humans are rational, self-interested, and capable of autonomy.
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What does Michael Oakeshott suggest about the state?
The state should act pragmatically to maintain order and social harmony.
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What is the main disagreement about the state among conservatives?
Traditional and One-Nation conservatives support a stronger state, while New Right thinkers advocate for a minimal state.
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True or False: All conservatives agree that the state is unnecessary for law and order.
False
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What is the view of society in Traditional Conservatism?
Organic, naturally hierarchical, shaped by tradition.
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What do Traditional and One-Nation conservatives believe about the economy?
Support regulated markets.
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Fill in the blank: Conservatives generally support _______ and private property.
capitalism
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What do Hobbes and Burke believe about human nature?
Humans are flawed and irrational.
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Who argues that society is a collection of self-reliant individuals?
Ayn Rand
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What is the conclusion about conservatism?
It is a broad ideology with internal divisions over the role of the state, economy, society, and human nature.
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What do New Right thinkers believe about taxation?
Taxation is theft.
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What is the view of society in New Right thought?
Society is a collection of self-reliant individuals or structured traditionalism.
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Fill in the blank: One-Nation Conservatives believe humans are imperfect but can be guided by _______.
tradition and experience.
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What is socialism?
A political ideology based on cooperation, equality, and collective ownership ## Footnote Socialists disagree over state intervention, capitalism's role, and achieving a fairer society.
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What are the four strands of socialism?
* Revolutionary Socialism * Democratic Socialism * Social Democracy * Third Way
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What is the view of revolutionary socialists on the state?
The state must be overthrown and replaced by a dictatorship of the proletariat ## Footnote Thinkers include Karl Marx and Rosa Luxemburg.
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What is the stance of democratic socialists on the state?
A strong state is needed to gradually introduce socialism ## Footnote Beatrice Webb is a key thinker.
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How do social democrats view the state?
The state should manage capitalism to ensure fairness ## Footnote Anthony Crosland represents this view.
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What does the Third Way propose regarding the state?
The state should enable opportunity rather than control the economy ## Footnote Anthony Giddens is a proponent of this idea.
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What defines society according to revolutionary socialists?
Class struggle defines society, and capitalism creates division ## Footnote Key thinkers include Marx and Luxemburg.
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How do democratic socialists view society?
Society should be equal through gradual reform ## Footnote This perspective is represented by Beatrice Webb.
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What is the social democratic view of society?
A mixed society, where inequality is reduced but capitalism remains ## Footnote Anthony Crosland is associated with this view.
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What is the Third Way's perspective on society?
Society should focus on equality of opportunity rather than forced equality ## Footnote Anthony Giddens supports this idea.
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What do revolutionary socialists believe about the economy?
Abolish capitalism, common ownership of all means of production ## Footnote Thinkers include Marx and Luxemburg.
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What is the economic stance of democratic socialists?
State control of key industries, progressive taxation ## Footnote Beatrice Webb is a key thinker.
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How do social democrats approach the economy?
Managed capitalism with regulation and welfare ## Footnote Anthony Crosland represents this view.
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What is the Third Way's economic perspective?
Free markets with some redistribution and public services ## Footnote Anthony Giddens advocates for this model.
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What do revolutionary socialists believe about human nature?
Humans are naturally cooperative but corrupted by capitalism ## Footnote Key thinkers include Marx and Luxemburg.
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How do democratic socialists view human nature?
Humans can be gradually improved through socialism ## Footnote Beatrice Webb is associated with this idea.
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What is the social democratic view on human nature?
Humans are competitive but can be guided towards social justice ## Footnote Anthony Crosland represents this perspective.
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What does the Third Way say about human nature?
Humans are aspirational and seek self-advancement ## Footnote Anthony Giddens is a proponent of this view.
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Where do socialists agree regarding the state?
Socialists agree that the state should play a role in promoting equality.
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Where do socialists disagree regarding the state?
Revolutionary socialists want to overthrow the state, while democratic socialists believe in gradual reform.
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What do socialists agree on regarding society?
Socialists agree that capitalism creates inequality.
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Where do socialists disagree regarding society?
Revolutionary socialists see class struggle as central, while social democrats believe in reforming capitalism.
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What is a common agreement among socialists about the economy?
All socialists support redistribution of wealth and equality.
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Where do socialists disagree regarding the economy?
Marx and Luxemburg want to abolish capitalism, while Webb and Crosland favour state control, and Giddens accepts free markets.
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What do socialists agree on regarding human nature?
Socialists agree that humans are naturally cooperative.
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Where do socialists disagree regarding human nature?
Marx and Luxemburg believe capitalism corrupts human nature, while Giddens argues for aspiration and individualism.
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What does socialism represent in terms of ideology?
A broad ideology with internal divisions over state, economy, society, and human nature.
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What is the key distinction between revolutionary socialists and democratic socialists?
Revolutionary socialists want radical change, while democratic socialists focus on gradual reform.
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What does the Third Way represent in socialism?
A shift towards a blend of free markets and social justice.