POLI 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Louis Hartz, Individualism, John Locke
13 Sep 2015
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The liberal tradition in america by hartz, louis. Political culture : the orientation of citizens towards the political system and towards themselves as actors in it. In america there is a broad agreement of political beliefs. Referred to as the liberal tradition" and liberal consensus". Liberal: focus on the individual and minimizing government intervention in daily life. The debate revolving around the liberal tradition". Social and political movements do not challenge the liberal tradition, instead they aim to align themselves with it. E. g women"s rights or black civil rights attempt to communicate their principles in terms of the equality or liberty (apart of the liberal tradition) -- important -- : america has never witnessed any revolutionary stages or challenge the liberal principles that guide american politics. Liberal ideology is an inherent part of u. s political culture. Can this explain the fear of social disharmony and foreign ideas: america and europe. Feudalism: refers to the institutions of the medieval era.
