PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Socratic Method, Political Philosophy, Representative Democracy
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September 27, 2016 concept update: political philosophy, values,socratic method,philosopher-kings, political realism,state of nature, self determination, ideologies, classical liberalism, reform liberalism, gener- al will,social contract,tyranny of the masses. Ideology and + freedoms (quiz) freedom to vote,religion ( government is not suppose to interfere) clean environment,education,healthcare. Commitment to free markets private property critical to system is an extension of self market relations among individuals will reinforce equality and liberty maximises individuals welfare. Work alienating, temporary, poorly paid (while owners get rich), poor living conditions alienating; if you are a painting a piece of yourself is in what you have created. Focuses on social groups, their relationship to capitalism system of production (workers,owners) Materialism - if you work in a factory that is your social group (owner or worker) Concern for community and society - not individual. State must be controlled by working classes, take active role in redistribution of wealth.
