Liberalism-The basics Flashcards

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What is term ideology?

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Ideology is a set of beliefs, often related to how to live your life or how a country should run.

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Examples of ideologies

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Conservatism, socialism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Feminism

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Origins of Liberalism

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Reformation(1400-1500), Protestantism, Individual prayer, Martin Luther(not king)

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Origins continuation

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Enlightenment(the 1650s-1800s)-Extended religious freedom to politics(and overthrowing the monarchy and their rules), Led to the American revolution 1776 and French revolution 1789.

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Key ideas of Liberalism

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Each individual has free will.
An individual is the best judge for their interest.
Life is shaped by your actions/decisions

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