Single Idea 23036

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / a. Liberalism basics]

Full Idea

The modern idea of the good has developed in respect of the range of persons who have the capacity and therefore the right to participate in this good.

Gist of Idea

The good is identified by the capacities of its participants

Source

report of T.H. Green (works [1875]) by John H. Muirhead - The Service of the State II

Book Reference

Muirhead,John H.: 'The Service of the State: T.H. Green' [John Murray 2021], p.33


A Reaction

Green is a notable Victorian liberal, starting from an idealist metaphysics. This is an intriguing view of liberal values. The concept of the good should be what suits persons with full capacity. Having the capacity bestows the right of access to it. Hm.