Difference between revisions of "Classical Liberalism"

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'''Liberalism''' is an archaic term that can mean:
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'''Classical Liberalism''' refers to:
  
 
*an [[economic]] view in support of free enterprise
 
*an [[economic]] view in support of free enterprise

Revision as of 21:50, October 13, 2007

Classical Liberalism refers to:

  • an economic view in support of free enterprise
  • a political philosophy based on a belief in progress and goodness in man
  • a Protestant movement embracing intellectual liberty
  • support of individual liberty

The term is almost never used in contemporary political discourse in the United States.

See Also

Liberal