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Fortinbras Armstrong

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1. Define "liberal"

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Thu Apr 12, 2012, 09:27 AM

Apr 2012

In the 18th century, "liberal" meant something quite different than it means to a 21st century American, or even to a 21st century European.

Do you want something on the political philosophy of John Locke?

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In the late 18th century the liberals embraced the doctrine of laissez faire. [View all] rhett o rick Apr 2012 OP

Define "liberal" Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2012 #1

I am trying to learn how they were different. I believe they supported socialism. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #2

Socialism? Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2012 #3

Excuse me. The early 19th century. nm rhett o rick Apr 2012 #4

It appears that liberalism in the early 19th century in Europe rhett o rick Apr 2012 #5

Ok I'm no expert but limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #6

Thanks. I think they opposed aristocratic rule but werent socialists. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #7

"Laissez-faire" meant liberation from government oppression. Bucky May 2012 #8