| What is Foundational Equality? | -The Idea we are born all Equal with Natural Rights which are Inalienable and Impossible to be Taken Away from us |
| Why do Liberals suggest when they Support Foundational Equality? | -We all should be Judged by the 'Content of our Character' (Luther King Quote) and be Governed by the Rule of Law where the Law is applied to everyone Equalyl Furthermoe |
| What is Formal Equality?
-How does this affect Politics? | -Formal Equality suggests Equality must be Ensured by the Law and Treat Everyone the Same, regardless of Background, Gender
-Liberals are Against Discrimination and thus this leads to Political Equality - One Person is Entitled to One Vote Only. All these Votes have Equal Value
-But this doesn't mean Universal Suffrage. Hmm |
| What is Equality of Opportunities and why do Liberals support this?
-What is the Outcome? | -Everyone has the Same Chances to get on in Life and Achieve Goals and Ambitions, Regardless of Social Background and Factors
-Liberals support this because of Positive Freedom and Individualism. But the Outcome means not Social Equality, as Humans have Different Talents and Abilities. This Contrasts Socialists. |
| Why do Liberals dislike the Socialist Viewpoint on Equality of Outcome? | -Liberals argue Equality of Outcome is Unfair, Collectivist and Prevents Individual Liberty. While there is Difference on what Equality of Opportunities mean in Liberalism, there is a Consensus of no Equality of Outcome really. |
| What is a Meritocracy? | -A Society where Everyone has the Chance to Better themselves, Based on Equal opportunity.
-This is what Modern Wants, in contrast to the Classical view of letting the Individual Sink or Swim |
