What view was held by early liberals on the government?
Objected to authoritarian government.
What view do recent versions of liberalism have on freedom?
Freedom can never be absolute. Should be exercised under law to protect rights.
What is negative freedom?
Individuals should be free to do as they please, with little state intervention.
Who proposed the concept of negative freedom?
John Stuart Mill (1806-73)
What is positive freedom?
Individuals are free to achieve self-fulfilment, but some state intervention is necessary for this to happen.
What view did T.H. Green hold on society?
Society was an organic whole where people pursue common good as well as self interest.