Liberalism Core Themes and Key Terms Definitions

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Individualism
The belief in the supreme importance of the individual over any social group or collective body.
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Freedom
The ability to think or act as one wishes. A capacity that can e associated with the individual, a social group or a nation.
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Reason
The belief that the world has a rational structure and that this can be disclosed through the exercise of human reason and critical enquiry.
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Justice
A moral standard of fairness and impartiality.
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Toleration
A willingness to accept views or actions with which one is in disagreement.
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Human nature
The general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioural traits of humankind, regarded as shared by all humans.
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The state
A nation or territory considered as an organised political community under one government.
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Society
The community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organisations.
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Classical liberalism
Used to describe the belief in the primacy of individual freedom and the belief of limited government.
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Modern Liberalism
The belief in a relative form of social equality that is still grounded in individualism where equality of opportunity and positive freedom allow individuals to choose to succeed.
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The ability to think or act as one wishes. A capacity that can e associated with the individual, a social group or a nation.

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Freedom

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The belief that the world has a rational structure and that this can be disclosed through the exercise of human reason and critical enquiry.

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A moral standard of fairness and impartiality.

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A willingness to accept views or actions with which one is in disagreement.

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