Similarities Of Modern And Classical Libs

Question 1

What is the similarities of modern and classical lib ?

Answer 1

• both liberalism have a positive view of human nature and human potential
• both strands believe in rationalism, harm principle and tolerance of minority of groups

Question 2

What is the difference between classical libs and modern libs ?

Answer 2

• Classical Libs argue for minimal state and modern libs argue for an enabling state
• classical = negative freedom, modern = positive freedom
• classical libs favour laissez-faire economics , modern libs = Keynesian economics in certain economic situations (e.g aftermaths of a recession)