Origins and Development Flashcards
1
Q
What time period gave rise to Liberalism?
A
18th Century Enlightenment
2
Q
What other major events gave rise to Liberalism?
A
American and French Revolutions
3
Q
What values emerged from the Enlightenment?
A
Reason over religion
4
Q
What economic concepts were becoming popular?
A
Capitalism and the free market.
5
Q
What are the two main strands of Liberalism?
A
Classical and Modern
6
Q
What is the central theme of Liberalism?
A
The individual is more important than a collective and society should allow individuals to pursue their own interests.
