SDS131R Chapter Notes -John Maynard Keynes, John Stuart Mill, John Dewey
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Reform liberalism also known as welfare liberalism was developed from the nineteenth century into the twentieth century. Maynard keynes, they recognized the importance of individual liberties and the need for the state in order to create conditions that enhance these liberties ensuring equality of opportunity. Liberalism differs in that they dersire a freer allocation of resources than what the market provides on its own. Also the role of the state: to regulate economic competition in order to cure the social ills and redress injuries wrought by the capitalist system. They argue that liberalism should include social justice and expanding civil rights (negative versus positive liberty) Social justice>creating an egalitarian society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. Linked to the social gospel (applying christian ethics to social problems), examples are christians against poverty, food banks, out of the cold programs.