19 th Century isms

1. 19th Century isms

2. Blame • The revolutionary zeal of the Fr Rev was blamed on enlightened ideals such as equality, constitutionalism, and national pride • Those who upheld these ideals were called ‘liberals’ • Thus, liberalism was born

3. Conservatism: Enemy of the liberal • Conservative = advocates status quo or a return to the old traditional ways

4. Most Importantly, Conservatism places State Interests above Individual Interests

5. 19th Century Liberalism • Liberal = advocate of change • Two ‘branches’ of 19th century liberalism • Capitalism and laissez-faire (Classical Liberalism) • Socialism

6. Most Importantly, Liberalism places Individual Interests above State Interests

7. Capitalism • Little to no government intervention in business • Private property rights • ‘Short term misery for long term gain’

8. Adam Smith • Supported laissez-faire economics • ‘Father of Capitalism’ (classical liberalism) • Invisible Hand concept • Private property

9. Socialism • Advocates government intervention in business • Support worker • Numerous approaches: • Christian • Utopian • Scientific • Fabian

10. Karl MarxScientific Socialism • Historical phases • Proletariat vs capitalist • Alienation and exploitation • Bloody revolution • Communism as final stage

11. Side Note…In 20th century America… • Conservative means less gov’t and advocates classical liberal ideas • Liberals are often seen as advocates of government intervention