unit 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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socialism
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basically collectivism but economic. cooperation and workers own companies and economic equality
2
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capitalism
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individualism but economic. self interest and self reliance and privately owned companies
3
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john stuart mill
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- set foundation for liberal political ideas
- believed that people should have their own liberties and minorities should be recognized
4
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adam smith
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- set foundation for liberal economy
- believed in progressive taxation, welfare, laissez faire
5
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laissez faire
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- meaning “do as you want”
- economically means to leave the economy as it is which is an individualistic thing
6
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classical vs modern liberalism
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classical
- less government intervention, most basic rights
- they didn’t care if it was a dictatorship, they just wanted a free market and basic rights
modern
- more government intervention and more niche? rights