POLI 222 Lecture Notes - Louis Hartz, English Canada, Social Realism
7 Mar 2014
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Welfare of society is maximized through econ regulation. Treating society as more than just the sum of individuals: vs. contemporary socialism. Accepts a role for basic economics and market realism -> also the market to run itself to a certain degree (places strong boundaries) Gov"t intervention is required in the market -> to ensure equality. Fundamental distribution of wealth: ndp, canadian auto workers union, generally speaking the labour movement, "classical" or "market" liberalism consent of the governed gov"t (john locke) the operation of the free market: vs. "contemporary" liberalism create equality of opportunity. All men are equal, all are naturally free, legitimacy of the ruler given by. Citizens can resist if there is a legitimate cause for resistance against the. Society is a sum of its individuals - collective welfare is reached through. Idea of redistribution of wealth is appropriate to guarantee stability -> For capitalism to work it requires a strong state presence.
