Liberalism

Liberalism is an ideology, or current of political thought, which strives to maximize liberty. [1] Liberalism seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on the power of government and religion, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a free market economy that supports private enterprise, and a system of government that is transparent. This form of government favors liberal democracy with open and fair ...

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Liberalism - The nature and origins of liberalism: an overview

Liberalism - Development of liberal thought

Liberalism - Contemporary liberalism

Liberalism - Further reading on liberalism

Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Liberation Liberation is based on the word liberty, related to the word liberal, and it is often understood as "to be freed (or change) from not having freedom to having freedom". A major use of the word is the act of the (forcible) removal of unwanted control of an area, person or people by an outside (military) force. It could also mean the removal of sexual inhibitions. Some other meanings: Liberation could mean the 1944 defeat and expulsion of Nazi Germany from France by the victorious Allies. Liberatio ...

Liberalism: Encyclopedia II - Liberalism - Contemporary liberalism

Liberalism - A general overview of political positions. The word liberalism is today used differently in various countries. (See Liberalism worldwide.) One of the greatest contrasts is between the usage in the United States and usage in Continental Europe. In the US, liberalism is usually contrasted with conservatism, and American liberals support broader tolerance and more readily embrace multiculturalism and affirmative action. In Europe, on the other hand, liberalism is not only contrasted with c ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Liberal Christianity

History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Father Christ the Son The Holy Spirit The Bible Old Testament New Testament Apocrypha The Gospels Ten Commandments Sermon on the Mount Christian theology Salvation · Grace Christian worship Christian Church ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - American liberalism

American liberalism (also called modern liberalism) is a political current that claims descent from classical liberalism in terms of devotion to individual liberty, but rejects the laissez faire economics of classical liberalism in favor of institutions that promote social and economic equity. It is generally seen as beginning in the first decades of the 20th century, and achieving a political hegemony in the Ne ...

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American liberalism - History of American Liberalism

Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Liberal Judaism

Liberal Judaism is a term used by some communities worldwide for what is otherwise also known as Reform Judaism or Progressive Judaism. Liberal Judaism - Liberal Judaism in the UK. As well as the general sense above, the term 'Liberal Judaism' has a particular significance in the UK. For historical reasons in the UK, 'Liberal Judaism' exists as a separate identity from the United Kingdom's Movement for Reform Judaism. The Movement for Reform Judaism is associated with communitie ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Liberation theology

Liberation theology is an important and controversial school in the theology of the Catholic Church after the Second Vatican Council. It is often cited as a form of Christian socialism, and it has had particularly widespread influence in Latin America and among the Jesuits, although its influence has diminished since important parts of its teaching were rejected by the Vatican. The current pope, Benedict XVI, has also been long known as an opponent of liberation theology, and indeed in his position (1981-2005) as prefect of the ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Contributions to liberal theory

This is an (partial) overview of individuals that contributed to the development of liberal theory on a worldwide scale and therefore are strongly associated with the liberal tradition and instrumental in the exposition of political liberalism as a philosophy. The contributors are listed in approximately chronological order, beginning from the roots of realism, rationalism and humanism in the Renaissance, all movements which were influential in the creation of what is thought of as liberal political theory. These include Desiderius Erasmus, ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Authentic Radical Liberal Party

Politics of Paraguay Political parties in Paraguay Elections in Paraguay edit The Authentic Radical Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Radical Auténtico or PLRA) is a liberal party in Paraguay. The party is a member of Liberal International. At the last legislative elections, 27 April 2003, the party won 25.7 % of the popular vote and 21 out of 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay and 24.3 %, leading to 12 out of 45 seats in the Senate. Its candidate at the pre ...

Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Animal Liberation book

Animal Liberation: A New Ethics for Our Treatment of Animals is a book by Australian philosopher Peter Singer. It was published by Random House in 1975 (ISBN 0394400968). In 1977, Avon Books published an edition (ISBN 0380017822). In 1991 and 2001, Harper Perennial published a 352-page paperback (ISBN 0380713330 and ISBN 0060011572). See also. Animal liberation movement Animal rights Animal Liberation Front ...

Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Africa Liberal Network

The Africa Liberal Network is composed of 16 parties in Africa, from 14 different countries, and is an associated organisation of Liberal International, the political family to which Liberal Democratic parties belong. The ALN serves to promote liberal democratic objectives and principles throughout the African continent. The parties involved in the network are bound by a policy stating that they: exist to ensure the freedom and dignity of all people through; establishing political and civil rights, ensuring basic freedoms, the rule of ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Bangladesh Liberation War

The Bangladesh Liberation War (two other names are also used occasionally) refers to an armed conflict between West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) that lasted for roughly nine months in 1971. The war resulted in Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. Bangladesh Liberation War - Reasons for war. Bangladesh Liberation War - Years before the war. During Partition of India, Pakistan, as a country, gained independence on 14 August 1947 following the end ...

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Bangladesh Liberation War - Major Battles and Operations

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia - War of Liberation

A War of Liberation is a conflict which is primarily intended to bring freedom or independence to a nation or group. Examples might include a war to overthrow a colonial power, or to remove a dictator from power. Such wars are often unconventional. See also. colonialism asymmetric warfare War of Independence ...

Liberalism: Encyclopedia - Animal Liberation Front

The Animal Liberation Front (ALF) is a name used internationally by animal liberation activists who engage in direct action on behalf of animals, or in protest of the animal testing, vivisection, fur, meat, egg, or dairy industries. Some governmental agencies and private citizens label the ALF "ecoterrorists", while supporters consider them more akin to "freedom fighters". Any non-violent direct action that furthers the cause of animal liberation may be claimed on behalf of the ALF, so long as it is consistent ...

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Liberalism: Encyclopedia II - Liberalization - Liberalization and privatization

Although economic liberalization is often associated with privatization, the two can be quite separate processes. For example, the European Union has liberalized gas and electricity markets, instituting a system of competition; but some of the leading European energy companies (such as EDF and Vattenfall) remain partially or completely in government ownership. Liberalized and privatized public services may be dominated by just a few big companies, particularly in sectors with high capital costs, or high sunk cost, such as water, gas and electricity. In some cases they may remain legal monop ...

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