"The Father of Economics"
Who is Adam Smith?
An idea that encourages laissez-faire economics, free market, and freedom of the individual.
What is classical liberalism
Classical liberalism argues that no person, regardless of status, should be above this fundamental principle
What is the law
A key flaw in classical liberalism is that it ignore this deeply ingrained, societal bias, assuming merit alone determines success.
What is misogyny
An influencer of classic liberalism. Composed the Two Treatises of Government.
Who is John Locke
According to classical liberals, wealth and prosperity arises from this system, where prices are determined by supply and demand rather than government intervention.
What is the free market economy?
In a classical liberal society, individuals must obey laws, respect others, and care for their private property to be considered this
What is a "good citizen"
A core principle of classical liberalism is economic freedom, which is contradicted by Trump's use of these trade restrictions on foreign goods
What are tariffs
This thinker argued for womens right to vote.
Who is John Stuart Mill
An unspoken set of rules about how society is expected to behave.
What is the social contract
Individuals have three fundamental natural rights: life, liberty, and __________
What is property
Although classical liberals oppose excessive government spending, they would also reject Trump’s creation of this type of fund, which lacks oversight and enables corruption.
What is a Soverign Wealth Fund (SWF)
This thinker believed that nature without government was "Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
This work argued against the rule of absolute monarchy, and favored a momarch that ruled with the consent of citizens.
What is the Two Treaties on Government
This dilemma describes a situation where people take more than is sustainable, leading to the collapse of society.
What is the tragedy of the commons
Unlike Trump’s focus on cultural issues, classical liberals believe LGBTQ+ and racial minorities should have this freedom as long as they don’t infringe on others
Quote: "The social contract is the only mode in which governments have a right to arise, and the only principle on which they have a right to exist"
Who is Thomas Paine
These were the three philosphers who influenced the ideas of the social contract.
Who are Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rosseau, and John Locke
This is who takes priority over the collective.
Who is the individual?
Despite advocating for less government intervention, Trump’s support for this economic & social policie, which restrict international cooperation, is anti-classical liberalist.
What is isolationism