Political Science 2230E Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Liberal Democracy, Classical Liberalism, Negative Liberty
12 Dec 2017
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Different variants: incorporates sets of values and goals that represent ideal society, sets out means by which values and goals will be actualized, seeks to mobilize individuals around action plans and to put it into place. Liberalism- idea to temper the problems of tyranny of the majority. Consent of the governed, rule of the people. Guiding principle- need a minimalist state also need to make sure state does not interfere with personal freedoms- a limited/constrained state- smallest state possible. Freedom as a lack of interference or coercion, being left alone. The wider the scope of non-interference, the wider the freedom. Human beings are unique beings- can take capacity for rational thinking and. Self-actualization- process of evaluating life options and choosing conception of. Cannot have actualization if being coerced, therefore freedom is essential. Protects your freedom, to ensure other citizens do not interfere with freedoms but. Idea that every citizen must be treated equitably under law regardless of.
