This paper explores three published articles that report on results from research conducted on liberal ideas in Singapore. The articles, however, vary in their definitions and uses of liberalism and articles examine liberalism in different areas. James Gwartney, Robert Lawson, & Seth Norton (2008) analyse economic freedom rating, international trade freedom and taxes on it. Other articles define liberalism differently and, therefore, analyse it in different areas, for example Douglas Sikorski (1996) analyses an effective governance. This paper examines Sen, A.S. (1997), Gwartney J., Lawson R., & Norton S (2008), Sikorski D. (1996) and Zheng Y. & Swee-Liang T. (2009) researches to suggest that liberalism can be developed in different areas and these areas should be studied in order to fully understand how liberalism influences economy, governance and international trade.
Table of Contents
1. John Locke political thoughts
1.1 About the state of the war
1.2 About the state of a slavery
1.3 About the government
1.4 Of Political or Civil Society
2. Limitations of These Studies
2.1 Limitations in economy
2.2 Limitation in foreign trade
2.3 Governance limitation
3. Conclusions and Future Study
Research Objectives and Topics
The research paper aims to analyze the implementation of liberal ideas in Singapore's economy, governance, and international trade by critically examining existing academic literature, while also exploring the political philosophy of John Locke to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding socio-political implications.
- Analysis of liberal economic policies in Singapore
- Critique of government influence and governance structures
- Evaluation of John Locke’s political theories regarding war, slavery, and property
- Identification of discrepancies in current economic and trade freedom reports
Excerpt from the Book
About the state of the war
John Locke in his analysis “Two Treatises of Government” highlights the idea that war definitely causes destructions in a state and civils should defend a right to life. There are no doubts that war causes enmity in society and destructions. In the second treatise “Concerning the True Original Extent and End of Civil Government” third chapter “Of the state of War” author claims that people who declare intentions to deprive a life, starts a war between each other. In that way, they cause a danger to others who could take a part in a war or own lifes. As a fact, according to the law of nature, human should be preserved as much as possible and it is not possible to save all of them, the safety of innocents is to be preferred. It this case, we can assume that everyone in a society has a right to the law of nature to live and no one are able to encroach to it. Moreover, humans are able to defend a right to live if someone attempt to deprive.
Summary of Chapters
John Locke political thoughts: This section outlines core Lockean concepts including the state of war, the illegitimacy of slavery, the importance of private property, and the formation of civil society.
Limitations of These Studies: This chapter critically examines inconsistencies and gaps in reports regarding Singapore's economic freedom, trade regulations, and governance.
Conclusions and Future Study: This final section synthesizes the findings, suggesting that while liberalism influences Singapore's economy, broader social factors like human rights and tolerance warrant further research.
Keywords
liberalism, Singapore, economic freedom, international trade, governance, John Locke, natural law, political theory, property rights, authoritarianism, civil society, labour regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this paper?
The paper examines the application of liberal ideas in Singapore's socio-economic environment and analyzes the foundational political thoughts of John Locke.
What are the central thematic fields?
The primary themes include liberal economic policy, international trade, governance models, and classical political philosophy regarding human rights and civil structure.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to understand how liberal ideas work in practice in Singapore and to identify discrepancies in how these concepts are reported and implemented.
What scientific methods were used?
The paper employs a qualitative research method based on the secondary analysis of published articles, reports, and classical philosophical texts.
What is addressed in the main body?
The main body covers John Locke's political theories on war, slavery, and government, followed by a critical assessment of studies concerning Singapore's economic and trade freedom.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include liberalism, Singapore, economic freedom, governance, natural law, and political society.
How does John Locke define the state of war?
Locke defines it as a state where individuals declare intentions to deprive others of their life, thereby necessitating the right to self-defense.
What contradiction does the paper highlight regarding Singapore?
The paper identifies a discrepancy between the promotion of liberal economic policies in Singapore and the existence of its relatively authoritarian governance structure.
Why does the author suggest future studies should cover health care and tolerance?
Because the current focus on economic metrics alone does not provide a complete view of how liberal ideas (or the lack thereof) affect all spheres of society in Singapore.
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- Gabriele Pauliuk (Autor:in), 2018, John Locke's political thoughts and socio-political implications, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/939328
