POL 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Implied Powers, Political Philosophy, Classical Liberalism

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Political spectrum: change, core beliefs and values, what should the government do and not do, (cid:523)only u. s. (cid:524) federalism"s interpretation? be/is). They assume that human nature is basically good born to be peaceful and cooperative (empathetic and go along with other people) and can work things out. Major emphasis on human nature and an assumption on it (what you think it should. Comes out of the classical liberal beliefs of the enlightenment (got its political: left meaning). In ancient times, liberality referred to human civility (generous, open- minded, reasonable, courteous): classical liberals. John locke is referred to as the father of liberalism because he explained the beliefs that make up this group. Good human nature has ramifications, such as being less demanding with the number of laws that want for property, but more demanding with the number of civil liberties laws. Tradition is not so important as others might think (more open and welcoming to change).

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