Political Science · Political Theory
Which of these is Not a difference between classical and modern Liberalism?
ACompared to classical Liberalism, modern Liberalism allows more state intervention
BUnlike classical Liberalism, modern Liberalism believes in distributive Justice
CModern Liberalism, unlike classical Liberalism, gives priority to equality over liberty ✓ Correct
DUnlike classical Liberalism, modern Liberalism attempts a desired pattern of distribution of income and wealth in society
Correct answer: (C) Modern Liberalism, unlike classical Liberalism, gives priority to equality over liberty — It is wrong to say modern liberalism gives priority to equality over liberty, so that is not a real difference.
Explanation
★It is wrong to say modern liberalism gives priority to equality over liberty, so that is not a real difference.
★Both classical and modern liberalism give priority to liberty over equality.
★Modern liberalism reconciles liberty with greater equality, but liberty still comes first.
★Modern liberalism does allow more state intervention than the classical kind, which is a real difference.
★It accepts distributive justice and an active welfare role, unlike classical liberalism.
★It also aims at a fairer pattern of income and wealth, again unlike the classical view.
★Only the claim about equality outranking liberty misstates the liberal commitment to freedom.
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