+1 862 207 3288 The range and scope of a question on Liberalism is immense. This essay will therefore be limited to an evaluation of classical liberalism. Showing how different underlying assumptions have lead political thinkers to the conclusion of liberal ideology, and then evaluate their subsequent theories. In order to undertake this analysis it is essential that an outline the problems associated with creating a universally accepted definition of Liberalism.
Liberalism has throughout history been defined and redefined in often contradictory ways. Any definition will therefore never be universally acceptable, nor uncover the complexities and subtleties that distinguish different liberal thinkers. None the less it is important that a set of criteria are set down so we can distinguish liberal ideology from say, socialism or fascism….(short extract)
