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ERIC Number: EJ409535
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Welfare Rights in the Liberal Tradition.
Horne, Thomas A.
Political Science Teacher, v3 n1 p10-11 Win 1990
Maintains that welfare rights are not incompatible with liberalism's commitment to private property and freedom. Argues that students need to be aware of liberalism's favorable historical position on welfare. Examines the positions of John Locke, Thomas Paine, and John Stuart Mills on poverty, welfare, and the role of the state. (RW)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Government Role, Ideology, Liberalism, Philosophy, Political Attitudes, Political Science, Politics, Poverty, Social Values, Theories, Welfare Services
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Locke (John); Mills (John Stuart); Paine (Thomas)