Essays On Liberalism

The time that Lord Liverpool served as Prime Minister is commonly divided into two distinct periods: 1815 to 1822 and 1822 to 1827. Scholars have frequently referred to the latter period as “Liberal Toryism,” which denotes a political stance that advocates for individual freedom. The promotion of individual independence is the basis of liberal policies. […]

South African society, as in other societies around the world, there are inequalities along many different lines;- class, race and sex. These inequalities are inherited today from society yesterday. As Marx states: Men make their own history but they do not make it just as they please; they do not make it under circumstances chosen […]

Although tariff reform was a major contributing factor to the defeat of the conservatives it was by no means the most important. In my opinion, the factor that most widely contributed to the fall of the Tories was the bad leadership and poor social judgment of Prime Minister Arthur J. Balfour. The nephew of Lord […]

According to Weber, citizenship emerged from Medieval European cities due to the political requirements of merchants, professionals, and skilled workers who sought to govern society. 294) The batch of globalisation and interconnection has led to a similarity in the construction and design of buildings in the city. In the past, this was not entirely possible […]

In Western liberal countries, there is widespread support for freedom of speech. While speech typically refers to spoken words, it also includes other forms such as publications and television. The general belief is that advocating free speech means allowing more expression and opposing regulations based on public morality. However, it is important to consider situations […]

As Keynesian liberalism evolved to include more and more state interference in the market, a backlash movement grew in the 1950s and 1960s, taking the name of conservatism. In the late 1960s, President Nixon and others attacked Keynesianism, seeking to put more emphasis on economic growth instead of stability. In 1973 the United States replaced […]

In Stayin’ Alive, Jefferson Cowie examines how political and cultural influences affected the economic independence of white workers and the decline of an inclusive view on social class (Stayin Alive, Cowie. 72). One part of the book explores the emergence of the New Right movement, while another addresses the breakdown of cultural symbols within the […]

John Rawls’ system of justice (Welfare liberalism) is at odds with Robert Nozick’s Classical liberalist position. Argumentatively discuss. There is a variety of perception on economic or distributive justice, material goods and services have no intrinsic value but are valuable only if they are shared. My essay is a critique and argument of John Rawl’s […]

Romanticism, in essence, is a broad term encompassing different movements towards change seen in European literature, art, and culture during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. While it led to a noticeable change in sensibility, Romanticism was not a cohesive movement with a universally agreed upon agenda. Its emphases differed greatly depending on the […]

A clear comprehension of the significance of ‘liberalism’ concerning sexuality and gender is crucial. As per an accurate dictionary definition, ‘liberalism’ encompasses a political or social philosophy that supports individual freedom, parliamentary systems of government, peaceful change in political, social, or economic institutions, unimpeded progress in all aspects of human endeavor, and the protection of […]

When determining whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is democratic or antidemocratic, one may find trouble coming to a conclusion. Although the Charter does provide an underlying framework for legal standards, it has been interpreted in many different ways. Two Canadian University professors have chosen to share their opposing opinions on the matter. […]

The core of Liberalist thinking is the primacy of the individual and that a political system should always be constructed out of the needs of, and respect for the individual. Liberals have always had an atomistic view of the individual, believing that the individual should have the freedom to pursue their interests as fully as […]

According to John Moretta, the author argues that the Quakers had the greatest impact and lasting legacy among European immigrants in North America. Their influence encompassed various aspects including religion, agriculture, arts, learning, and the elevation of women’s roles in economic and social activities due to their belief in equality. The presence of freedom of […]

Introduction: Despite facing many turbulent and violent periods, Western civilization has made advancements and continues to develop. The emergence of Western civilization occurred in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, but there is still room for further improvements. Societal standards still exhibit disparities based on race, sociopolitical factors, and socioeconomic situations. Therefore, the history […]

Introduction Hamerow begins his introduction with a defense of the theory that history is determined by the great people of society or The Great Man Theory of history. He goes on to say that They are the makers of the world in which we live. Otto Von Bismarck belongs in this Company. The controversies surrounding […]