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Have Modern Liberals abandoned individualism and embraced collectivism? Liberalism is firmly rooted in the significance of the individual, and the avoidance of detracting from the rights and freedoms of them. The idea of collectivism presents Liberals with the abandonment of this significance in favour of common good, which while is inevitably present in such things as general elections, is generally considered to be a negative force in the preserving of individual liberty. The argument lies however, in the extent to which this collectivism can be embraced through state intrusion as a means of preserving the individual and its position of potential within society. Modern liberals, in contrast to their traditional counterparts, share the view that there is "a necessity for intervention where appropriate" and that there is a vital need for a state "safety net" for the individual. Primarily The difference stems from a Modern liberal belief in positive freedom....

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