Liberalism - Key Thinkers Flashcards
1
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Who is seen as the Father Of Liberal Philosophy
A
John Locke (1632 - 1704)
2
Q
John Locke - Book Called
A
Two Treatises of Government - Generally regarded as the cornerstone of Liberal thought
3
Q
John Locke - Why was he important to Classic Liberalism
A
- Denied Traditional, medieval principles that the state was part of Gods Creation
- Rejected the notion that ‘ordinary’ people were subjects to the state
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