LIBERALISM

Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on liberty and equality. Liberals espouse a wide array
of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but they generally support civil rights,
democracy, secularism, gender and race equality, internationalism and the freedoms of speech, the
press, religion and markets

SUMMARY

Liberalism can be traced back to John Locke. Locke was a 17th century English philosopher and political
theorist. Locke's the Two Treatises of Government is considered to be the first exposition of liberalism.
Locke argues that legitimate political authority only comes from the consent of the governed.

THE IMPORTANT OF LIBERALISM

Liberalism, political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual to be the
central problem of politics. Liberals typically believe that government is necessary to protect individuals
from being harmed by others, but they also recognize that government itself can pose a threat to liberty.

FATHER OF LIBERALISM

John Locke

John Locke. Nicknamed the “Father of Liberalism,” Locke's theories have formed the foundation of many
important works, including the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution. His theories of social
contract, the mind, and property are perhaps the most widely known.

FATHER OF MODERN LIBERALISM

These ideas were first unified as a distinct ideology by the English philosopher John Locke, generally
regarded as the father of modern liberalism.

HISTORY OF LIBERALISM

Liberty is a political concept that refers to freedom from undue or oppressive restraints on a person's
actions, thoughts or beliefs imposed by the state. Some important liberties in modern liberal states
include freedom of speech, press, religion and association.

COUNTRIES HAVE A LIBERALISM

Sweden was often cited as being the most liberal country, with more public welfare services, while
countries such as Ireland, France and Portugal were found to be more conservative. In general
Scandinavian countries were the happiest countries and were also the most liberal.

LIBERALISM OF POLITICS

Liberalism, political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing the freedom of the individual to be the
central problem of politics. Liberals typically believe that government is necessary to protect individuals
from being harmed by others, but they also recognize that government itself can pose a threat to liberty.

LIBERALISMO

Ang liberalismo (mula sa wikang Latin liberalis)[1] ay isang malawak na uri ng pilosopiyang pampolitika
na tinuturing ang indibiduwal na kalayaan at pagkakapantay-pantay bilang ang mga mahahalagang
layuning pampolitika.[2]