core political ideas

what is an ideology

shared set of beliefs

what is political ideology

shared values, policies on how to govern

what are the origins of liberalism

• reformation - protestantism challenged catholic church

• enlightenment period - rational over tradition/religion

• american/french revolution

what ideas came from the start of liberalism

• freewill

• individualism

• government by consent/rep dem

• free trade + markets

what are the ideas of classic liberals

• government by consent

• individual freedom

• rep dem

• limited role of state within economy

• individuals born w natural rights

what does liberalism say abt human nature

• rational individuals capable of self improvement

• naturally self seeking in pursuit of self interest

• reasoned arguments and tolerance

• naturally competitive while sensitive to interests of others

all liberal ideas on the state

• natural law/foundational equality

• reduce conflict between individuals/groups

• promote tolerance

• promote meritocracy

• operate rule of law

• rep dem

• protect proper rights

• protect from external threat

• should not intefere economy except to regulate monopoly

• modern specific liberal ideas on state

• promote equality of opportunity

• welfare