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Link individualism and liberalism |
1) Rationalism -> Individualism -> Freedom > Egoistic Individualism (classical Liberalism) Adam Smith
2) Ethical Individualism-> Rights (due to being human) > Utilitarians (everyone matters equally) Kant 3) Developmental individualism -> capacity to develop -> modern big state(Hobbes) > Self realisation |
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Grounds conservatives justify private property |
Property rights (worked hard etc.) 'stake in society', connects us to past.
Rootedness- makes us feel more rooted, stable and secure. People more respect for others' property:. More law and order Personal attachment- Property extension of our person:. Stealing is a terrible crime. |
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Why have democratic socialists believed that the victory of ‘gradualism’ is inevitable?
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Democracy- Working class most numerous-> Beatrice and Sidney Webb Fabien Soc. Own interest- Once got the vote will vote in own interest for socialist governments. Power- Once in power able to make far-reaching reforms which over time will change nature of capitalism. Based on idea state is a neutral judge. |
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Grounds which anarchists have rejected to constitutionalism and consent |
What it is: constitutionalism: imposition of checks and balances on government through either constitution or gridlocked govt. Consent: government will of people rule through elections All does is tame govt. State fundamentally unjustified +conflicting with our will to live independent, happy lives. Wolfy Promote subservience and weakness masses makes people oppress themselves (eg police) |
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Neoliberals and neoconservatives' view on the state |
Neoliberals- resurgence of classical liberal ideas small states protection life liberty and property. Maintains law and order, protects against foreign attacks. All other matters individual's choice- increases free market 'rolling back the state- takes away dead hand state.+increases freedom Neocons- strong state all spheres of life. Strong law and order. Traditions upheld. Promotion of national pride. |
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Liberal democracy contradiction in terms. True |
For- Liberalism infringes on democratic rule -Infringement of rights of minority by majority -Collectively refers to 'will of the people'= bad as undifferentiated whole which doesn't take account views individuals -Endangers wise and sensible government- doesn't accept knowledge+ different abilities in society |
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Liberal democracy contradiction in terms. False |
However- most liberals endorse democracy- helps prevent paternalistic+overmighty government due to culture of accountability of leaders -Democ participation provides self-education and self-development (developmental democracy) -Best way balance society different beliefs while holding peace+ harmony. |
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Stateless society is an anarchist fantasy. True |
Liberal criticism- we're egoistic and selfish individuals:. inevitable conflict- eg Hobbes+State of nature (nasty solitary...) Conservative criticism- radical change casts tradition aside attempt to replace the wisdom of the ages with a priori theories of justice is sure to lead to disaster Socialists- more optimistic view- Marxists agree however,most socialists do not believe in dissolving state. |
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Stateless society is an anarchist fantasy. False |
Defining idea anarchism- stateless society practical and desirable. Capacity of people for unregulated social harmony -Collectivist anarchists- optimistic view of human nature- malleable we are naturally sociable creatures Before cap (noble savages Ruru primitive comm Marx):. anarchism achievable Talk about common ownership -Individualist anarchists- order comes out of chaos- we'll respect each other+ discussion and debate- self interest better mutual interests, cooperation put faith in market. - |
