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Classical liberalism developed as a social philosophy in response to .... Its earliest proponents were .... In the 18th Century which was called the Age of Revolutions, those people most oppressed by the old order realized the social compact theory.... Essentially classical liberalism demands a better allocation of resources through free association, rather than a priori relationships based on force. It demands the end of serfdom and slavery, in order that all may have the opportunity to prosper. All forms of tyranny and oppression, whether economic, emotional, physical, psychological, or spiritual, are to be diminished. No child should be forced to repay the debts of his father, no one should be born into perpetual debt bondage. | '''Classical liberalism''' developed as a social philosophy in response to .... Its earliest proponents were .... In the 18th Century which was called the Age of Revolutions, those people most oppressed by the old order realized the social compact theory.... Essentially classical liberalism demands a better allocation of resources through free association, rather than a priori relationships based on force. It demands the end of serfdom and slavery, in order that all may have the opportunity to prosper. All forms of tyranny and oppression, whether economic, emotional, physical, psychological, or spiritual, are to be diminished. No child should be forced to repay the debts of his father, no one should be born into perpetual debt bondage. | ||
The American Revolution, the French Revolution of 18??, and the Haitian Revolution have common roots with the abolition of slavery and the end of colonialism in the 20th century. Parliamentary actions which prevent large segments of the population from having substantive voice in legislating and monarchical actions which usurp the rights and privileges of freemen were especially criticized, and are criticized today by modern classical liberals, the libertarians. The counterrevolution against classical liberalism involves inserting despotic elements into government that prevent the equitable majority from policymaking, while oppressing minorities. | The American Revolution, the French Revolution of 18??, and the Haitian Revolution have common roots with the abolition of slavery and the end of colonialism in the 20th century. Parliamentary actions which prevent large segments of the population from having substantive voice in legislating and monarchical actions which usurp the rights and privileges of freemen were especially criticized, and are criticized today by modern classical liberals, the libertarians. The counterrevolution against classical liberalism involves inserting despotic elements into government that prevent the equitable majority from policymaking, while oppressing minorities. | ||
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Classical liberalism can be compared and contrasted to darwinist capitalism .... | Classical liberalism can be compared and contrasted to darwinist capitalism .... | ||
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