Political Science 1020E Study Guide - Final Guide: Michael Freeden, Jahiliyyah, Speciesism
15 Apr 2016
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Lectures from october 21st, all of ball dagger and o"neil except ch 2, wolff ipp ch 2, ethics and public. 4 functions: explanation, evaluation, orientation, political program. Every doctrine should be open to critical scrutiny (press/speech should be free) No religious dogma can reasonably be held with certainty. Liberalism in england (hobbes and locke [most important]), america (paine [gov. is necessary evil because it is coercive]) and france. The role of the state - should provide education, infrastructure, securing public order. Distributive justice should have best effects on poorest people. Darwin in uenced, social survival of the ttest > by helping the poor you are helping people who don"t deserve to be helped. The state can improve/increase freedom thru proving education, healthcare, protection. Organic conception of society and the state. Society is like an organism; all parts matter. Classical conservatives: awed human beings, hierarchy, tradition, anti revolution. Contemporary conservatives: small government, free markets, strong military.
