Political Science 1020E Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lebensraum, Ridicule, Class Conflict
10 Jul 2014
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Explanation, evaluation, orientation, political program: 4 functions of ideologies. Fundamental equality of all human beings: inequality is an artifact. Every doctrine should be open to critical scrutiny. No religious dogma can reasonably be held with certainty: you could be wrong. Medieval europe and the reformation: feudalism, martin luther, freedom of conscience, questioning authority. Liberalism in england, america and france: formed here, spread all over the globe. Know why hobbes/locke came to their conclusions. Know: hobbes, locke, paine, jefferson and the french declaration of man and the citizen. Role of the state in capitalism: promotes peace, self reliance and is conducive to good govt, but there needs to be a good govt to protect property, order, promote infrastructure/education and promote interests of the poor. Spencer"s neo-classical liberalism: defender of private property, attack on the welfare state, taxation is unjust and corruption, survival of the fittest .
