Explain The Link Between Lib And Freedom

Question 1

Define individualism

Answer 1

Individualism is the belief in the supreme importance of the individual over any collective or social body.

Question 2

History of liberalism

Answer 2

Part of revolutions
Argued the idea that everyone has separate identities/interests that cannot be seen as just subjects of the monarch.
History shows how it is central to its ideology
We possess distinctive and personal qualities

Question 3

Optimistic rational views of humans

Answer 3

Liberals belief in individualism links to their belief in human nature and that we are inherently rational - rationalism.
Oppose collectivism as prevents individuals making own moral choices.
Reason guided individuals

Question 4

Individualism lead to belief in toleration

Answer 4

We are all equal moral worth, no one above another and therefore we have to tolerate other individuals even if we do not agree because we are all equal creatures.
No one has precedence over other.
Enables us to express ourselves

Question 5

Individualism gives a strong basis for individual freedom

Answer 5

Naturally belief in the supreme importance of the individual leads to individual freedom.
As we are individuals, we should have as much freedom as possible, realm of freedom. By virtue of being individuals, we have rights and freedom as part of our inalienable rights and thus is entitled to all.

Question 6

Developmental and egotistical

Answer 6

Both have altered their beliefs on the individual, classical liberals view the idea of egotistical individualism and root all their classical theories and ideas on this.
Modern liberals do the same for their slightly altered views on individuals.