Politics Ideology Revision - 1

Who was the key figure (1632-1704) who is widely regarded as the 'father' of liberalism?

What was the key text that he wrote? It was published in 1690.

What is the term that argues that mankind is rational and therefore capable of devising a state that reflects mankind's needs?

What type of view does liberalism have on human nature?

What is the term given to the liberal beleif that human beings are naturally drawn to the advancement of their own, selfish interests and the pursuit of their own happiness?

What is the term given to the fundamental liberties granted to every human?

What is the term given to the economic system that emerged in Europe in the late seventeenth century and focuses on individualism?

What is the philosophical device used by liberal thinkers to justify the liberal state? It referred to what life might have been like before laws, formal rules and governments came into being.

What is the term given to the liberal belief that the government is only legitimate if those under its jurisdiction have effectively volunteered to be under its jurisdiction?

What is the term given to the belief that the state should be a 'deal' between governments and the governed?

What term refers to the belief that particular views and activites should be tolerated, just as long as they do not 'harm' the freedom of others?

What is the term given to the belief that political power should be exercised only by those who show themselves worthy of it?

What is the term given to the belief that every individual is born equal?

What is the term given to the belief that all individuals should be allowed similar opportunities to develop their potential?

What is the term given to a weakened government, in terms of how it can act, by a constitution's formal rules and procedures?