POLSCI 2D03 Study Guide - Political Liberalism, Negative Liberty, Free Rider Problem
21 Oct 2014
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Should freedom be the paramount principle on which society is. What does this imply about the appropriate domain of. Liberalism concerned above all else with freedom and how to secure it. Note: freedom and democracy can conflict with each other. Important not to equate liberalism the theory with the liberal. Party not every policy pursued by the liberals would be deemed as liberal by all liberals (or even by all liberals) Important to note that there are variations in liberal theory. Each variant has its own justification, institutional requirements, and influence on history. Political liberalism: classical liberalism 17th - 19th century. For classical liberalism legitimate political rule starts from the principle of individual freedom. Government might be required, rule might be necessary, but only for specific purposes: to protect freedom, meaning life, liberty, possessions . Protect members of society from each other ( administer justice )
