PHIL 1010 Lecture Notes - Atomic Theory, Plat, Practical Reason

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHIL 1010
• Professor: Patricia Sheridan

Document Summary

> libertarian locke or welfare state locke: small government or big government. > persons are rational, autonomous, equal and free by nature: this presents the basis for liberal individualism, society is a collection of autonomous individuals seeking the security of central governing bodies, society is a collection of people. > the interests and opinions of the citizens are a key factor in making public policy and legislation. > political actors act on behalf of the citizenry: if they fail, in this regard, this is grounds for "eviction" > three issues that arise here: individualism as a basis for social organization, idea that society is a sum of collection of individuals, property and representation, equality: what role does this play in the state. > priority of individual over collective goods: mills harms principle a good example, government has to pay attention to individuals right, that is freedom freedom to pursue as long as you don"t harm others.