To what extent do modern liberals accept
the ideas of classical liberals?
Introduction - correct answer-Modern liberals accept a great deal - e.g. human nature,
fundamental role and character of state and society
Differences over size of state and extent of involvement are ultimately less important than
shared beliefs
Para 1 - Human nature: Agree - correct answer-Reason and rationality characterise human
nature
Locke: state of nature is a state of "perfect freedom" and "perfect equality"
Rawls: Original Position reflects belief that humans are inherently rational
Both note that reason and self-interest can come together in order to achieve maximum
mutual gain
Para 1 - Human nature: Disagree - correct answer-Disagree regarding gender equality
Wollstonecraft: Rationality of men and women is defining similarity between genders
Friedan: Human nature has evolved in a way that discourages female self-advancement
Para 1 - Human nature: Overall - correct answer-Despite differences between Friedan and
Wollstonecraft, there is broad agreement - self-interested but rational
Furthermore, Friedan's argument is the result of social suppression of women, rather than
inherent qualities - same as Wollstonecraft
Para 2 - State: Agree - correct answer-Restricted state
Acceptance of capitalism and relatively free markets
Para 2 - State: Disagree - correct answer-Disagreements over size and scope of state
Locke: 'umpire' state - only stepping in when necessary - Jefferson: "that government is best
which governs least"
Rawls: Maximin principle - more active state, increased welfare
Para 2 - State: Overall - correct answer-Considerable disagreement over state's role in
welfare but fundamental agreement over state's role in protecting and promoting the
individual
the ideas of classical liberals?
Introduction - correct answer-Modern liberals accept a great deal - e.g. human nature,
fundamental role and character of state and society
Differences over size of state and extent of involvement are ultimately less important than
shared beliefs
Para 1 - Human nature: Agree - correct answer-Reason and rationality characterise human
nature
Locke: state of nature is a state of "perfect freedom" and "perfect equality"
Rawls: Original Position reflects belief that humans are inherently rational
Both note that reason and self-interest can come together in order to achieve maximum
mutual gain
Para 1 - Human nature: Disagree - correct answer-Disagree regarding gender equality
Wollstonecraft: Rationality of men and women is defining similarity between genders
Friedan: Human nature has evolved in a way that discourages female self-advancement
Para 1 - Human nature: Overall - correct answer-Despite differences between Friedan and
Wollstonecraft, there is broad agreement - self-interested but rational
Furthermore, Friedan's argument is the result of social suppression of women, rather than
inherent qualities - same as Wollstonecraft
Para 2 - State: Agree - correct answer-Restricted state
Acceptance of capitalism and relatively free markets
Para 2 - State: Disagree - correct answer-Disagreements over size and scope of state
Locke: 'umpire' state - only stepping in when necessary - Jefferson: "that government is best
which governs least"
Rawls: Maximin principle - more active state, increased welfare
Para 2 - State: Overall - correct answer-Considerable disagreement over state's role in
welfare but fundamental agreement over state's role in protecting and promoting the
individual
