Social liberalism

Liberty can be defined as an individual’s power or right to act, think, or speak. We are lucky to grow up in a world where we have just that. We have so many liberties and freedoms where we can express ourselves and ultimately be who we want to be without government interference. Well, not everyone has always been this lucky. When it came to the colonial and new nation time period not every person, of every race, or gender, or religious belief were granted and allowed to experience the same…

Introduction They say as society change, thus does art. "As early as the 1750's, the philosophes had begun to challenge the art and society of France" (From The Trivial to the True: The French Revolution & Painting. (n.d.)) The French revolution was slowing accumulating, as "the economic and political inequities of the ancien regime, accompanied by a general opposition to the status quo; objection to the absolute power of the French monarchy, acerbated by the shortcomings of Louis XV and XVI…

Growing up in a family that has dealt with mental illness first hand, it is apparent that people who suffer from mental disorders are treated differently than people suffering from other illnesses. However, I became more aware of this issue when the criminal justice system and society mistreated my uncle. My uncle Patrick was diagnosed with sever bipolar disorder and showed some symptoms of schizophrenia when he was 30 years old. He found taking his pills difficult and would occasionally not…

Finally, the philosophers of the Enlightenment and their liberal ideas played a crucial role in influencing the citizens of France to take defiant actions against their dictatorial king and corrupt government, so as to create a just and fair societal system. The Enlightenment, also called the Age of Reason, symbolizes a period when European philosophers stressed the use reason as the best method for learning the truth. Well known enlightenment identities like Voltaire, Locke, Rousseau, and…

Patriot's Pen Essay “What Freedom Means to Me “What freedom means to me”. Freedom to me means that I get to wake up to take a shower, eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and go to school. “What freedom means to me”. Freedom means that I get to go to school and learn things that I question “when will I ever use this later on in life”. “What freedom means to me”. Freedom means that I get to watch netflix and chill. “What freedom means to me”. Freedom means that I get to play video games on my $500…

Introduction John Locke’s Social Contract influenced The Declaration of Independence in many ways. The Social Contract included ideas about Rights by Nature, Roles of the Government, and the Right to Rebel. The Social Contract was a contract published in 1689 that gave all people certain rights, laid out how the government is supposed to be run and the responsibilities of the government. The Social Contract also gives rights to people to rebel when the government is becoming destructive. In…

people revolted and were attacking the government. The french revolution was very violent and graphic. The people used so much force to take down their monarchy government. The three most important causes of the french revolution were, political, social, and economical problems in the nation. One of the major problems in the french revolution was that there were a lot of political problems. In the south of france taxes were not being set out fairly. The lands held by the nobles were taxed very…

Both revolutions brought about a change in the global mindset. The French Revolution introduced the ideas of “nation” and “the people” (Steger 2009, p.20) and that ordinary people could be politically active. In some countries this meant the abolition of feudalism, reduction of the rights of the clergy, a more centralized government, and an increased number of property owners. This was especially felt in areas seized by Napoleon such as some German states, northern Italy, and the kingdom of…

"We all want the same things in life. We want freedom; we want the chance for prosperity; we want as few people suffering as possible; we want healthy children; we want to have crime-free streets. The argument is how to achieve them…"(Student News Daily). The United States is split into two groups: Liberals and Conservatives. They both want the same thing, but have two totally different ways to approach them. The big question is, which one are you? The two groups have very distinct characters to…

What does Freedom Mean to Me Freedom what is it? It's The right or power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. We have The freedom of speech, The right to bear arms The right to do almost anything as long as it doesn't break The law. But in some countries, people don't get freedoms or any freedoms at all. So some people think of freedom as a need other's think it is stupid. But what do I think about? well let me tell you. For me, I believe humans all…