Society Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What ideas were are liberals against in regards to society?
A
human nature so selfish only established when a strong state 1st established
2
Q
which Individuals are involved with society?
A
J.S. Mill
3
Q
what existed in the state of nature?
A
Natural laws
Natural society
Natural rights- right to life/property- precedes state
Pleasant, civilised, and long
4
Q
how does life under the state relate to the state of nature
A
life under the state must be an improvement to the state of nature
5
Q
what is the purpose of the state?
A
facilitate individualism
Any society which seeks to deny individualism is dysfunctional
Right to property- expression of the individual in society
Develop potential
Nurture taste and judgment
