Classical Liberalism Ideology
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A Classical Liberalism Ideology is a liberalism ideology that advocates for civil liberties, economic freedom, and limited government intervention.
- Context:
- It can espouse that Human Progress is brought about by debate and reform.
- It can emphasize the importance of civil liberties under the rule of law.
- It can be rooted in the belief in natural law and utilitarianism.
- It can be seen as a response to the challenges posed by urbanization and the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America.
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- Example(s):
- John Locke's philosophy that emphasizes the protection of individual rights and private property.
- Adam Smith's economic theories in The Wealth of Nations that advocate for free markets and limited government intervention.
- David Ricardo's principles of comparative advantage in trade.
- Jean-Baptiste Say's law of markets, which supports free-market mechanisms.
- U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, which guarantees civil liberties and limits government powers.
- 19th century Industrial Revolution Policies that encouraged economic liberalism and industrial growth.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Social Liberalism, which focuses on the ability to address social inequalities through state intervention.
- See: Political Ideology, History of Liberalism, Liberalism, Civil Liberties, Rule of Law, Economic Freedom, Economic Liberalism.
References
2021
- (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/classical_liberalism Retrieved:2021-9-2.
- Classical liberalism is a political ideology and a branch of liberalism that advocates civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom. Closely related to economic liberalism, it developed in the early 19th century, building on ideas from the previous century as a response to urbanization and to the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America. Notable liberal individuals whose ideas contributed to classical liberalism include John Locke,[1] Jean-Baptiste Say, Thomas Robert Malthus and David Ricardo. It drew on classical economics, especially the economic ideas as espoused by Adam Smith in Book One of The Wealth of Nations and on a belief in natural law, progressand utilitarianism.
As a term, classical liberalism was applied in retrospect to distinguish earlier 19th-century liberalism from social liberalism.
- Classical liberalism is a political ideology and a branch of liberalism that advocates civil liberties under the rule of law with an emphasis on economic freedom. Closely related to economic liberalism, it developed in the early 19th century, building on ideas from the previous century as a response to urbanization and to the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America. Notable liberal individuals whose ideas contributed to classical liberalism include John Locke,[1] Jean-Baptiste Say, Thomas Robert Malthus and David Ricardo. It drew on classical economics, especially the economic ideas as espoused by Adam Smith in Book One of The Wealth of Nations and on a belief in natural law, progressand utilitarianism.
- ↑ Steven M. Dworetz (1994). The Unvarnished Doctrine: Locke, Liberalism, and the American Revolution.
2021
- https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/09/04/the-threat-from-the-illiberal-left
- QUOTE: ... At its heart classical liberalism believes human progress is brought about by debate and reform. The best way to navigate disruptive change in a divided world is through a universal commitment to individual dignity, open markets and limited government. Yet a resurgent China sneers at liberalism for being selfish, decadent and unstable. At home, populists on the right and left rage at liberalism for its supposed elitism and privilege.
Over the past 250 years classical liberalism has helped bring about unparalleled progress.
- QUOTE: ... At its heart classical liberalism believes human progress is brought about by debate and reform. The best way to navigate disruptive change in a divided world is through a universal commitment to individual dignity, open markets and limited government. Yet a resurgent China sneers at liberalism for being selfish, decadent and unstable. At home, populists on the right and left rage at liberalism for its supposed elitism and privilege.