Liberalism

Territorial basis

Nomination basis

Hereditary basis

Vocational basis

Hobbes

Locke

Rousseau

None of the above

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

The state is a necessary evil

The state is instrument of general welfare

The functions of the state need not be curtailed

The state is a moral institution

Compulsory education

Freedom of thought and expression

State control of the means of production and distribution

Right to property

Bentham

J.S. Mill

T.H. Green

H.J. Laski

States of the world themselves

Parliamentary and Presidential system

Individual and Society

Unitary and Federal System

Protect and restrain

Foster and develop

Increasingly interfere in normal life of the individuals

Control over every aspect of human life

The state was the best judge of man’s interests

The Parliament was the best judge of individual’s interests

The individual himself was the best judge of his interests

The King was the best judge of people’s interests

It stands for individual liberty

It has no faith in human reasoning

It supports human freedom

It stands for constitutional government