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Origins of liberalism :star: - Coggle Diagram
Origins of liberalism
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The Great Law Of Peace
(1142-1450)
an oral constitution of the Iroquois confederacy, comprised of 6 nations.
RELATION TO LIBERALISM
Portrayed the early formation of ideas such as individual rights, separation of power and representative democracy :
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The Renaissance
(14th - 15th century)
An European cultural rebirth that revived roman and greek ideas, shifting focus towards science and human potential.
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RELATION TO LIBERALISM
introduced humanism, the belief that individual human beings matter and can use reason to improve society rather than just obeying past traditions
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The Reformation (1517-1648)
A movement that challenged the authority of the catholic church and inspired protests and formation of protest churches
RELATION TO LIBERALISM
Promoted freedom of individual choice.Thanks to martin Luther the Bible could be interpreted by more individuals, which led to the rise of individual conscience and weekend the power of the church over the people.
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Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679)
he believed that humans are "Nasty, Brutish, and unable of making their own decisions" Therefore they should give up their freedom to the government in exchange of protection and order in society.
RELATION TO LIBERALISM
he rejected liberalism and believed the only way humans should be ruled is under an absolute leader or monarch. believed that humans should give their power to leader in order to maintain peace and equality in society.
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John Locke (1632–1704)
He believed that everyone is born with "natural rights" to life, liberty, and property. Governments only exist to protect these rights.
RELATION TO LIBERALISM
He was considered the father of liberalism. Stated that if a government violates individual rights, then citizens have all the right to replace the government. His social contract was based on the idea that individuals should only give up a limited amount of freedom to the government for [protection, and that in a society power run from bottom up, so most power should be given to the citizens.
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The Enlightenment (c. 1685–1815)
An intellectual movement across Europe that promoted reason, individual freedom, and democratic government over monarchies and religious power.
RELATION TO LIBERALISM
ideas of liberal philosophy were defined and popularized. People started looking for reason over religion, and ideas like human rights, science and political equality were promoted,
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Montesquieu (1689–1755)
Believed that government power should be split into three separate branches (executive, legislative, judicial) so no single person or group gets too much power. His belief being that no leader should hold too much power over the citizens.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778)
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