Modern-Liberalism Political Science.pptx

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1. Political Science Modern Liberalism

2. What is a Liberal? A liberal is someone who believes that individual freedom is one of the most important rights a person can have, and that government is necessary to ensure those rights. 

3. Why Did Liberalism Develop? Response to the inequalities in 19th and 20th century All are born equal, so everyone should be allowed to flourish Mass poverty and government's reluctance to intervene restricted people from achieving their individuality

4. Why Did Liberalism Develop? Liberal Parties response to extending the franchise Representation of the People Act (1918/1928)

5. What is Modern Liberalism? I t is a political philosophy emphasizing the role of government in personal freedom.

6. Modern Liberal State of Nature John Locke Agree with, human's are born free, equal and independent JS Mill On Liberty (1859) Individualism is an expression of what you can become not what you are High pleasures of the mind vs. low pleasures of the body Rationality needs to be developed

7. Modern Liberal State of Nature • The state needs to intervene to promote equality of opportunity Betty Friedan Human nature, left unchecked had produced gender inequality stopping women from achieving individuality

8. Modern Liberalism Every individual is unique and equal, therefore freedom is essential to development JS Mil – "Over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign'" Developmental individualism Individuals were free when they can improve and discover themselves Allows them to rise above self-interest and contribute to the common good

9. Modern Liberalism and the State • The state should be an Enabling State/The state should promote: Equality of Opportunity Public housing, education, and healthcare Promotion of meritocracy Intervention to protect liberties Positive discrimination - promotion of gender, orientation, race, and religion

10. Modern Liberalism and the Economy Free market capitalism as creates social and economic obstacles to individuals achieving their full potential • John-Maynard Keynes Demand, not supply, creates employment People have to demand the product for it to be supplied Free markets had failed to tackle the issue of unemployment Tax and spend on public infrastructure Government's should intervene to tackle obscene unemployment Employers will still make profit by employing all available worker

11. https://www.britannica.com/topic/liberalism/The-modern-liberal-program https://youtu.be/7AzpOlox6-8