Most change --> Least
Radical
Extremely dissatisfied, believe in fundamental, rapid change, aren't looking for a compromise, SOME may support the use of violence, unhappy with status quo
Hobbes
Humans are selfish, driven by their needs and desires
Should serve only in the interests of the people
Surrender most of their personal freedoms to government to secure their security, peace, and order
Laissez-Faire
leave alone/hands off
Liberal
Want some change, don't agree with present political system, want progressive change, work within the system to affect change
Locke
People are good, trusted people
respect and protect natural rights
respect rule of law, pursue self interest
Moderate
Happy with present political system, SOME changes needed (very minor), working within the system
Rousseau
People are mostly good, however society makes them selfish
Government should follow the general will
respect/follow rule of law, Understand that government occasionally need to act in the collective interest
Conservative
Maintain STATUS QUO, skeptical of change
Smith
People are good, self interested
Government staying out of the economic sphere
Pursue self-interest (rule of law), competitive
Reactionary
Believe there is too much change already, don't agree with present political system, want to revert back to a time of perceived prosperity/glory, support use of violence
Mill
People are good, rational, capable
Rule of law
Individuals should pursue self-interest