RP2-Western Civ 2-Brande Ragsdale
Once again, I am humbled and forced to ponder the parallels between modern times and the past.
Learning that liberalism is a concept that has been around for over three hundred years was surprising to me. I have spent quite a bit of time this week pondering the definition of liberalism which is defined in the text as “individual liberties guaranteed by constitutional law; the sanctity of private property; unrestricted movement of individuals, ideas, and goods; and, finally, social advancement based on merit.” (Brophy, Cole, Robertson, Safley, Symes, 337) The text also states “The principles of the
Enlightenment and liberalism largely overlap. Liberalism, for example, inherited the Enlightenment’s …show more content…
emphasis on reason, social utility, pragmatic reform, and aversion to arbitrary rule.” (337) when so plainly defined and described, I have to question, why is the concept of liberalism considered a bad
Once again, I am humbled and forced to ponder the parallels between modern times and the past.
Learning that liberalism is a concept that has been around for over three hundred years was surprising to me. I have spent quite a bit of time this week pondering the definition of liberalism which is defined in the text as “individual liberties guaranteed by constitutional law; the sanctity of private property; unrestricted movement of individuals, ideas, and goods; and, finally, social advancement based on merit.” (Brophy, Cole, Robertson, Safley, Symes, 337) The text also states “The principles of the
Enlightenment and liberalism largely overlap. Liberalism, for example, inherited the Enlightenment’s …show more content…
emphasis on reason, social utility, pragmatic reform, and aversion to arbitrary rule.” (337) when so plainly defined and described, I have to question, why is the concept of liberalism considered a bad