Early Classical Liberalism

• what were the 4 points of early classical liberalism

  revolutionary potential

  negative liberty

  minimal state

  laissez-faire capitalism
• what does negative liberty mean

  individuals are left to pursue their own destiny - any interference with individual actions may therefore be judged an infringement of liberty
• what two types of states should co-exist

  a minimal state alongside a limited state
• what would ensure that state activity is infrequent

  thorough checks and balances