Difference between revisions of "Classical Liberalism"

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*an [[economic]] view in support of free enterprise
 
*an [[economic]] view in support of free enterprise
 
*a political philosophy based on a belief in progress and goodness in man
 
*a political philosophy based on a belief in progress and goodness in man
*a [[Protestant]] movement embracing intellectual liberty
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*a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] movement embracing intellectual liberty
 
*support of individual liberty
 
*support of individual liberty
  
The term is almost never used in contemporary political discourse in the [[United States]].
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The term is almost never used in regards to contemporary political discourse in the [[United States]]: the four positions above are held mainly by conservatives and libertarians.
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==See Also==
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==See also==
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*[[Liberal]]
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*[[Conservative]]
  
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Latest revision as of 03:38, February 10, 2018

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 regards to contemporary political discourse in the United States: the four positions above are held mainly by conservatives and libertarians.

See also