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Discusses the theoretical foundations of liberalism. Definition of the terms 'socialism', 'conservatism' in relation to liberalism; Practical propositions that might be regarded as the core or the essence of the ideology in question; Development of the theory of government.

Considers the way in which different images of charity are related to the issue of the justification of welfare provision. Denial of the moral legitimacy of welfare provision in the modern state; argument that if we adopt a different image of charity, one will find the complaint about the morality of compulsory charity less convincing.

Focuses on the idea of mixing one's labour. Basis for a plausible account of the genesis of property rights in Locke's state of nature; Goods owned in common.

Examines the economic philosophies and concepts postulated by philosopher and economic thinker, John Locke in relation to the "enough as good" clause from the "Second Treatise". Private goods and property; Restriction on acquisition; Invention of money; Inegalitarian order; Entitlement conception of justice; Natural limitations on property.