Liberalism — origin?
Enlightenment emphasis on reason and individual rights.
Liberal principles — core?
Individual rights, liberty, equality, rule of law, free markets.
Conservatism — origin?
Reaction to Enlightenment, emphasizing tradition and gradual change.
Liberalism — definition?
Emphasizes individual rights, liberty, and equality.
Enlightenment — role?
Laid intellectual foundation for liberal ideas.
Natural Rights — examples?
Life, liberty, property.
Social Contract — concept?
Individuals consent to government for protection.
Freedom of Choice — importance?
Core liberal principle of personal liberty.
Market Economy — support?
Supported for promoting individual enterprise.
Liberalism — origins?
Emerged during the Enlightenment.
Answer 10 questions on Foundations of Liberalism and Conservatism.
1. What does the term 'social contract' mean in the context of liberalism's origins?
2. Who is recognized as a key figure in the development of liberal principles, particularly for his ideas on natural rights and government by consent?
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