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Why You Should Feel Good About Classical Liberalism (Not Modern Liberalism/Progressivism)

By Filings on Thu, 08/08/24
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Classical Liberalism
Political Philosophy
Founding Fathers
Post-liberal Integralism

“liberalism in the tradition of Locke, Kant, and the Founders…. Its central philosophy is that all persons are born free and equal. Its operational principles include the rule of law, pluralism, toleration, minority rights, distributed authority, limited government, and (subject to the other requirements) democratic decision-making.” - Persuasion

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