what is liberalism?

liberalism

it promotes freedom and equality.

what factors define liberalism?

• opposition to social hierarchy & privilege

• belief that we are all equally capable of being free

  • based around individual rights & freedoms

• egalitarianism

• unjust use of power & authority should not be tolerated

  • powerful should be held accountable

• all individuals are capable of rational thought

• tolerance of other people and their ideas

egalitarianism

rights should be the same for everyone

tolerance

Even if you disagree with someone’s idea, you should understand why they have a certain viewpoint.

intolerance

product of irrational thoughts that should be challenged, like racism and homophobia

• should not be tolerated

classical liberalism

• democracy for only some groups

• negative rights

• individual rights & freedoms

• laissez-faire capitalism

negative rights

freedom from government intervention

laissez-faire capitalism

no interference w economy

modern liberalism

• democracy for all (universal suffrage)

• positive rights

• collective rights and freedoms (esp minorities & marginalized)

• mixed economy

positive rights

ensure government intervention