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Liberalism posits that all individuals are born both free and morally unequal.
Liberalism posits that all individuals are born both free and morally unequal.
False
The core principle of liberalism is to ensure governments only intervene in individual lives with solid and rational grounds.
The core principle of liberalism is to ensure governments only intervene in individual lives with solid and rational grounds.
True
Liberalism emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a response to absolute monarchy.
Liberalism emerged during the Industrial Revolution as a response to absolute monarchy.
False
Liberalism supports blind acceptance of laws based on inherited tradition or custom.
Liberalism supports blind acceptance of laws based on inherited tradition or custom.
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Liberalism is primarily concerned with the rights of the individual and their liberty.
Liberalism is primarily concerned with the rights of the individual and their liberty.
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Study Notes
Core Principles of Liberalism
- Central to liberalism is the concept of individual liberty and rights.
- Key question posed: Under what circumstances is government intervention justified?
- Presumption of freedom: Individuals are inherently free unless solid, rational grounds exist for restriction.
Historical Roots
- Originated during the European Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Emphasized reason, individualism, and the questioning of traditional authority.
Early Liberal Ideology
- Asserts that all humans are born free and morally equal.
- No individual has a natural right to govern over others, challenging hierarchies and oppressive structures.
Justification of Law and Government
- Advocates that all laws and governmental authority must be rationally justified.
- Critiques blind acceptance of laws based on tradition or inherited customs, particularly targeting absolute monarchy as the prevailing governance model.
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Explore the foundational principles of liberalism, a political ideology emphasizing liberty and individual rights. This quiz delves into its roots in the European Enlightenment and examines the conditions under which government intervention in personal freedoms is justified.
