Rationalism - core ideas Flashcards by Plamedi Kileke | Brainscape

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what do liberals believe about rationalism?

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all strands of liberalism believe that rationalism enables individuals both to define their own best interests and to make their own moral choices , free from external authorities such as the state or church

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How has rationalism impacted classical liberalism?

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classical liberals favour negative freedom which has influenced governments in the UK and the US on determining the parameters of state intervention and the autonomy of the individual

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How has rationalism impacted modern liberalism?

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Keynesian economics is equally rationalistic in its conception

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