Socialism & Liberalism Ideas

Socialism main disagreements

• Impact of society on human nature

• How far human nature is corrupted by capitalism

• Strength and power of the state

• Role of capitalism within the state

• Means to which socialists will take to create an ideal society

Socialism agreements

• Human nature is socialble and malleable

• Nation state is essential to deliver equality

• State’s duty to oversee public welfare and economic development

• Must be change and reform in the current system

Liberalism main agreements

Individual freedom and rights are important

State is a necessary evil

Human nature is rational and capable of making choices

Equality before the law

Liberalism main disagreements

Size of the state and its role in welfare: nightwatchman v enabling state

Unregulated v regulated capitalism

Negative freedom v positive freedom

Tolerance of inequality capitalism creates

Equality of opportunity & meritocracy: both liberals believe this but disagree on how much the state interferes to deliver this - break barriers