I. The political spectrum
a) ‘left’ and ‘right’
II. Liberalism
a) prioritization of the individual
i) site of liberty and freedom
ii) relation of individual to society
b) natural disposition to exchange
i) market is beneficial
c) minimal political intervention
i) defer to rational individuals and efficient market
III. Liberalism and Democracy
a) importance of rights
i) rights derived from nature
ii) rights and freedoms are different
b) limitations on rights
i) cannot trample others’ rights
ii) property rights are private
ii) redressing injustice involves minimal political intervention
c) consent of the governed.