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1
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human nature tensions

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classical liberals- people have rational +intelligent qualities
modern liberals-these qualities are potential features of human nature

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society tensions

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  • classical,society is collection of autonomous individuals

- modern, industrial society means people need state to be free

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the state tensions

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classical- democracy a threat to property rights+minimal state
modern- enabling state

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the economy tensions

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modern liberals= ‘managed’ economy