Liberalism

• What is the principle of rationalism in liberalism?

  Basing opinions on reason and knowledge
• What inspired the principle of rationalism in liberalism?

  Enlightenment and classical philosophers
• What do liberals believe about rationalism?

  It defines our best interests and moral choices
• Who is a key thinker associated with liberalism?

  John Locke
• What do modern classical liberals believe about rationalism?

  It informs their theories for progressive society
• What historical document is associated with liberalism in 1689?

  Bill of Rights
• What is the concept of social justice in liberalism?

  Ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals
• Who developed the concept of negative liberty?

  John Stuart Mill
• What does Mill's concept of liberty emphasize?

  Freedom from interference by others
• How does classical liberalism view the role of the state?

  As a necessary evil to prevent disorder
• What is the social contract theory in liberalism?

  Government is based on the consent of the governed
• What is a key feature of liberal democracy?

  Free elections
• What does the rule of law ensure in liberalism?

  Equality before the law for all individuals
• How do modern liberals view equality?

  As essential for individual freedom and opportunity
• What is the significance of the 'veil of ignorance' in Rawls' theory?

  It ensures fairness in societal choices
• What do modern liberals advocate for regarding women's rights?

  Equality under the law and freedom from discrimination
• How does classical liberalism differ from modern liberalism?

  Classical focuses on minimal state intervention
• What is the role of education in modern liberalism?

  To promote equality of opportunity
• What is the relationship between freedom and law in liberalism?

  Freedom exists within the framework of law
• How do modern liberals view the economy?

  As needing regulation to ensure fairness
• Who argued for the importance of women's rights in liberalism?

  Mary Wollstonecraft
• What does the concept of positive freedom entail?

  State support for individuals to achieve goals
• How does the concept of negative freedom differ from positive freedom?

  Negative freedom is freedom from interference
• What is the main argument of the harm principle?

  Interference is justified only to prevent harm
• What does the term 'laissez-faire' refer to in economics?

  Minimal government intervention in the economy
• How do classical liberals view the concept of equality?

  As secondary to individual freedom
• What is the significance of the social contract in liberalism?

  It legitimizes government authority
• What is the role of civil liberties in liberalism?

  To protect individual freedoms from government
• How does liberalism address the issue of social inequality?

  By advocating for equal opportunities for all
• What is the main focus of modern liberalism?

  Balancing individual freedom with social justice
• How do modern liberals view the welfare state?

  As essential for providing equal opportunities
• What is the relationship between individual rights and the state in liberalism?

  The state exists to protect individual rights
• What is the significance of the term 'tyranny of the majority' in liberalism?

  It warns against oppression of minority rights
• What do modern liberals believe about the role of government?

  It should enable individuals to achieve their potential
• How does liberalism view the concept of freedom?

  As a fundamental right that must be protected
• What is the main argument of John Rawls' theory of justice?

  Society must be just and guarantee basic rights
• What does the term 'individualism' mean in liberalism?

  Emphasis on the rights and freedoms of individuals
• How do modern liberals view the relationship between freedom and equality?

  They see them as interconnected and mutually reinforcing
• What is the significance of the term 'social justice' in liberalism?

  It promotes fairness and equality in society
• What do modern liberals advocate for regarding economic policies?

  Regulation to ensure fairness and opportunity