Posted on 08/27/2010 11:16:32 AM PDT by mjp
Classical liberalism — or simply liberalism, as it was called until around the turn of the century — is the signature political philosophy of Western civilization. Hints and suggestions of the liberal idea can be found in other great cultures. But it was the distinctive society produced in Europe — and in the outposts of Europe, and above all America — that served as the seedbed of liberalism. In turn, that society was decisively shaped by the liberal movement.
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good study
Outstanding piece! Should be required reading.
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