Classical Liberals believe in egoistic individualism, negative freedom, a minimal or nightwatchman state, a laissez faire economic system and individual responsibility over welfare. This differs from...
My understanding of the difference: Libertarianism: Freedom of thought and action and the virtue of self interest, even if this affects other people adversely? Liberalism (Classical not Modern): As...
It is actually pretty complicated. Probably the easiest way to explain it is that liberals tend to believe the government is responsible for ensuring opportunity and Conservatives believe the...