Modern Liberalism
A revised form of liberalism that supports government intervention to promote positive freedom, social justice, and equality of opportunity through welfare provision and economic regulation.
Real World
The creation of the NHS in 1948 under Clement Attlee's Labour government embodied modern liberal thinking — the state intervening to ensure all citizens, regardless of wealth, could access healthcare and genuinely exercise their freedom.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'distinguish' modern from classical liberalism, always anchor your answer on the negative/positive freedom divide.
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