19th Century isms

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

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

Most Importantly, Conservatism places State Interests above Individual Interests

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

Most Importantly, Liberalism places Individual Interests above State Interests

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

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

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

Karl Marx Scientific Socialism Historical phases Proletariat vs capitalist Alienation and exploitation Bloody revolution Communism as final stage

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