The idea and definition of the welfare state in historiographic aspect
The doctrine of the welfare state emerged on the basis of many social, economic and
political theories. It reflects and develops the idea of good people, justice, equality, decent
existence. Some of these ideas appeared in the ancient world, including: some theoies of law
and state; economic theories; theories of just social order and others. The existence of the
welfare state is primarily concerned with democracy, as it is believed that one of the most
important factors of its formation is the impact of the civil society.