Write a paragraph (or two) discussing Modern Liberalism.

1. Read each step of the assignment carefully and be sure to complete the bullet points for each step.
2. Complete each bullet point with detailed explanations. Dont just list information quickly. Show
your mind working by providing explanations which prove you studied and understood the details of the lectures.

* Write an essay completing the four steps below. Make sure your essay is based exclusively on studying the assigned lectures in the Modern Ideologies. Do not use the Internet or other sources.
1) Write a paragraph (or two) discussing Classical Liberalism. Identify two Classical Liberal authors, their books, and dates. Be sure to explain
what natural rights are give an example.
why the right to private property is a natural right
what a free market is
o Base your discussion exclusively on the lecture Classical Liberalism. That means do not use the
Internet or other sources. Focus on the assigned lecture. Show that you studied this lecture.

2) Write a paragraph (or two) discussing Modern Liberalism. Identify two Modern Liberal authors, their books, and dates. Be sure to explain
how Modern Liberals understand democracy and human nature
how Modern Liberals understand freedom
what a Welfare State is. Include examples of what a Welfare State does
o Base your discussion exclusively on the lecture Modern Liberalism. That means do not use the
Internet or other sources. Focus on the assigned lecture. Show that you studied this lecture.

3) Write a paragraph (or two) discussing Communism. Identify two Communist authors, their book, and date. Be sure to explain
how Marx and Engels simplify the complexity of industrial society
how Marx and Engels see society as a zero-sum conflict
what Marx and Engels thought would happen in industrial society, including whether they were
correct
the lasting influence of Marx and Engels. Helpful hint: Include Gramsci and Marcuse
o Base your discussion exclusively on the lecture Communism. That means do not use the Internet or
other sources. Focus on the assigned lecture. Show that you studied this lecture.

4) Write a paragraph discussing Socialism. Identify a Socialist author, book, and date. Be sure to explain:
why Bernstein revised Marx and Engels philosophy
what Bernstein wanted the working class to do
the British experience with Socialism
the difference between a Welfare State and Socialism
o Base your discussion exclusively on the lecture Socialism (and Modern Liberalism for the fourth
bullet point). That means do not use the Internet or other sources. Focus on the assigned lecture. Show that you studied this lecture.

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