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level: Individualism

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level questions: Individualism

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Where did Liberalism come from?-Developed in the 18th Century as a Result of the American and French Revolution that overthrew Autocratic Monarchies and Development of Capitalism -Also linked to the 19th Century Development of the Nation State
What does Individualism Suggest to Liberals?-This is the Core of Liberal Theory. Any Individual in Liberals' Eyes should be the Centre of Political Thought and must take priority over any Group -This Belief means it goes against Collectivist Theories like Socialism, and also there should be a Concern of the States Power.
What is Foundation Equality?-Liberals say Every Person is born of Equal Value, and this, Regardless of Ability, receives Equal Rights -This was Influenced by the Enlightenment Idea of Foundation Equality, challenging the Conservative Idea of Natural Hierarchy
What do Liberals believe about Human Nature?-Rational Individuals, who make their own Moral Judgements, and Controls their own Destiny -Rationality means Humans Understand that Reason, not Force, should Resolve Conflicts which leads to Peace and Progress in Society -This is much less Negative and Pessimistic than Conservatism, as Humans can actually Reason!
What is Egoistical Individualism, and why do Classical Liberalism support this?-This refers to that Humans are Egoistical and Self Seeking, putting themselves First before Others -This means the Individual is Sufficient and Sovereign, who owns Nothing to anyone Else
What is Development Individualism, and why do Modern Liberals support this?-Refers to how True Freedom is the Ability to Achieve Goals and Potential, and that this Connects Humans. If some people are Not Free, no one is -This may involve some State Intervention in order for this to Happen. Individuals can have Common Goals with others in order to Achieve Self-Realisation