Are liberal rights inalienable and vital to liberty, equality, and human happiness as  Jefferson and Madison argued? Or are they tools of oppression that perpetuate economic  and social inequalities…

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Are liberal rights inalienable and vital to liberty, equality, and human happiness as 
Jefferson and Madison argued? Or are they tools of oppression that perpetuate economic 
and social inequalities, benefiting the bourgeoisie at the expense of the proletariat as Marx 
argued? With particular reference to the Declaration of Independence and Madison’s 
arguments in Federalist 10, explain why and how individual right protect human happiness and 
true freedom according to the American Founders (engaging both documents are key to a good 
answer). Then explain Marx’s critique of liberal democracy and individual rights: why does 
he think that such rights are simply tools to further the oppression of laborers by capital 
owners? That is, why is liberal democracy viewed by Marx as means to support and further the 
regime of private property and justify the alienation he thinks it causes. Why is ending the 
regime of private property necessary to true freedom and happiness according to Marx? 
Be sure to explain exactly what ending the regime of private property means (and what it does 
not mean). Briefly evaluate the arguments: which is a better analysis of the function of liberal 
rights and offers a more plausible path towards freedom and happiness.

Social Science
Political Science
POLITICAL 1040
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