Classical Liberalism Flashcards
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When did CL come about
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Mid-late 17th century, influence by the enlightenment’s focus on individualism and progress and the changing political landscape.
2
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Who was key to CL emergence
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John Locke
3
Q
CL believed individuals are
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Individuals are rational and able to reason - focused on promoting freedom of individuals in order to allow them to make progress and pursue their goals.
4
Q
CL believes the state was
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A key potential threat to freedom, therefore advocating for a very limited night watchman state that simply adjudicated disputes and left each each individual to live their life in freedom.
5
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Social Darwinism CL
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