POLI 1001 Chapter : 1004 Liberal V Conservative
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Classical liberalism individualism; rational, independent, autonomous self-governing people. When governments fail to protect these rights, we can abolish government. Modern liberalism: begins to take shape the 2nd quarter off the 20th century, esp. Limitations on labor(child labor laws, hourly wages, time limits etc. ) (all examples of positivist government expansion: renewed emphasis on equality, a minimum is required . In any democratic society, liberty and equality are always in contention. If you allow pure liberty, someone is not equal, and vice versa. Find the wisest and put them into power, but don"t trust them. (classic conservatist thought) Restrains: traditional moral values of the community act as restraint. Stood the test of time, served well in the past and will work in the future: the community around us. Guide us: civil institutions(government, law, etc. ) enact tradition-i. e. make the tradition law, natural hierarchy in human affairs, natural inequality( can lead to prejudices) Libertarian: meaning leave me alone", much like classical liberalism.
