Hayek's Critique of Liberalism
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What is the primary event that led to the development of Neo-liberalism?

  • The period of wars and fascism from 1914-1945 (correct)
  • TheIndustrial Revolution
  • The rise of communism
  • The French Revolution

    • What is the main difference between Hayek's liberalism and Mill's progressive individualism?

  • Hayek supported workers' rights, whereas Mill did not
  • Hayek was more focused on social democracy, unlike Mill
  • Hayek rejected progressive individualism, focusing on possessive individualism instead (correct)
  • Hayek believed in the importance of state intervention, while Mill did not

    • What is Hayek's view on the role of the state in markets and commercial society?

  • The state should own the means of production
  • The state should prioritize workers' rights over entrepreneurial freedom
  • The state should maintain order but not interfere with markets (correct)
  • The state should heavily intervene in markets to ensure social welfare

    • Who is the philosopher whose thinking on liberalism is similar to Hayek's?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core concept of Neo-liberalism according to Hayek?

    <p>The ability to use one's possessions as one sees fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Neo-liberalism?

    <p>Entrepreneurial leadership and free choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of neo-liberal narrative regarding politics?

    <p>Socialist interference with market freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hayek, what is the outcome of interfering with catallaxy?

    <p>Chaos and disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main argument of Margaret Thatcher against social democracy?

    <p>There is no such thing as society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the problem with progressive individualism according to the passage?

    <p>It is undesirable and impossible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern with democracy according to the passage?

    <p>The majority may make the wrong decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction highlighted in the passage between 'independents' and 'dependents'?

    <p>Those who produce goods and values and those who consume them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main source of conflict between the masses and the independents in a democracy?

    <p>Different notions of their best interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a free, non-controlled social interaction?

    <p>Catalaxy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of prices over democratic government, according to the text?

    <p>Prices are superior to all political knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of politicians in a catalaxy, according to the text?

    <p>To protect the catalaxy from the influence of masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Hayek's and Monbiot's views on the environment?

    <p>Hayek opposes stricter market controls, while Monbiot supports them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the political ideology that opposes socialism and advocates for limited government control?

    <p>Neo-liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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