Liberalism Key Thinkers Flashcards
Name the 5 key thinkers of Liberalism
John Stuart Mill John Rawls John Locke Mary Woolstonecraft Betty Friedan
What was John Stuart Mill’s view on human nature?
Though rational, human nature is forever progressing
What is John Rawls’ view on human nature?
Mankind is selfish yet empathetic valuing individual liberty and the people around them
What is John Locke’s view on human nature?
Human beings are rational, guided by the pursuit of self-interest, mindful of other concerns
What is Mary Woolstonecraft’s view on human nature?
Rationalism defines both genders intellectually, men and women aren’t different
What is Betty Friedan’s view on human nature?
Has always evolved in a way that discourages the self-advancement of women
Who states that ‘The state should proceed cautiously toward a representative democracy and be mindful of minority rights’?
John Stuart Mill
Who states that the State ‘must be representative, based on the consent of the people’?
John Locke
Who states that the State ‘should legislate to protect against discrimination’?
Betty Friedan
Who states that The state should ‘enable less fortunate individuals to advance via public spending’?
John Rawls
Who states the state ‘which is monarchical should be replaced by a republic that enshrines women’s rights’?
Mary Woolstonecraft
What is John Stuart Mill’s view on society?
Best society equals individuality that coexists with tolerance and self-improvement
What is the tolerance/harm principle?
The idea that individuals should tolerate the ideas of others until it infringes with their freedom
What is John Rawls’ view on society?
Individuals would choose a society that improved the poorest conditions
What is John Locke’s view on society?
There are natural societies with natural ‘laws’ and ‘rights’ that predate the state
