Liberalism

• Limited government intervention is a key principle of liberalism, emphasizing the importance of individual freedom and autonomy.
• Liberalism is the belief that individuals are free to make their own choices, as long as they do not harm others.
• Liberalism supports free markets as they promote economic growth and prosperity while also providing opportunities for individuals to succeed based on their own merit.
• Liberals believe that governments have a responsibility to intervene when necessary to prevent harm to citizens.
• negative freedom is when the government should not limit behaviour
• positive freedom is where the state can interfere with an individual's actions if it will benefit them
• self determination is the control of their own lives and the ability to make their own decisions
• self realisation is discovering their true selves and potentials and using them to achieve their goals
• liberalism believes that people are rational, self-interested and capable of making good choices
• foundation equality is everyone is born equal and has the same rights and opportunities
• social contract theory is the idea that individuals give up some freedoms so they can live together in society
• equality of opportunity is when everyone should start at the same point in life
• negative liberty is freedom from interference by others
• positive liberty is freedom from external constraints such as poverty and oppression
• meritocracy is where success depends on talent and hard work rather than social background or wealth
• the state is necessary because it provides security and protection against harm
• classical liberalism focuses on freedom and limited government intervention, as well as negative freedom
• modern liberalism believes the state should play a role in aspects such as the economy and positive freedom