Philosophy › Section K · Political philosophy › Topic K.5
Conservatism, liberalism, and liberty
How far may a government limit what you say, eat or do with your life, and how quickly should a society change its institutions? Liberalism and conservatism give rival answers, each with a serious case and serious critics.
In this topic
- Ideologies, not party labels
- Rights
- Liberalism's core
- Mill's harm principle
- Paternalism and nudges
- Two concepts of liberty
- Worked example: a tax on sugary drinks
- Burke and conservatism
- Conservatism and its critics
- Worked example: a radical school reform
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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