socialism
libertarianism
liberalism
welfare state liberalism
communitarianism
conservatism
anarchism

ideology: a belief system; a frame of interpretation that includes a theory of basic human nature, an image of the ideal society,and what the ideal relationship between an individual and government should be. It also contains definitions and priorities given to key values: freedom, equality, justice, and community and  generally, an explicit critique of the existing society.

freedom:  negative liberty (freedom from interference)
                 positive freedom (freedom to be enabled to do something)

equality: equality of opportunity
                equality of life chances

justice: who gets what? How do we distribute rewards? What is the criterion of fairness?

community: the people to whom you have a responsibility or obligations
                    How broadly or narrowly defined is it?

attitude towards government (the state)
           Is it a necessary evil or does it serve as a protector of the vulnerable?
           How much government is necessary?
           As govt grows-- is individual freedom lost?

Attitude towards the market
          Is it the most efficient way to organize a society while ensuring the ultimate personal freedom or choice?
         Does it need to be regulated to protect citizens?

Ideological roots of classical liberalism, conservatism, and radicalism

    a. originate from context of particular historical/political system
    b. must resonate w/ the lived experience of ppl to feel credible
          1. different eras in American history, each were dominant

    c. foundation of policy disputes over how best to solve social problems
        1. normative element--"What SHOULD be done?"
        2. clashing values
        3. ppl talk past each other

    d. where do these ideologies show up?
    e. Are they still useful?
       1. if premises change, do they still hold?
        2. What trade-offs are we willing to live with?