Liberalism

Political and moral philosophy based on individual rights and liberty.

classical liberalism neoliberalism

Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed, equality, and democracy. It is characterized by a belief in progress, reason, and tolerance.

/ˌlɪb.ər.əlˈɪz.əm/

Liberalism originated in the 18th century Enlightenment and derives from the Italian word 'liberale', meaning free or liberal.

liberty freedom

conservatism authoritarianism

political philosophy

classical liberalism neoliberalism social liberalism

political ideologies

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