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Liberal has a couple of different meanings in political thought.
- Classical liberalism: a focus on individual rights to liberty and property, and universal equality. This was similar to modern-day Libertarianism. Generally holds that less government is better, with a few exceptions, and that free enterprise will solve most problems.
- Modern liberalism: a focus on social justice and social welfare, as well as equal rights and civil liberties. Generally holds that strong government is required to keep powerful minorities and wealthy corporations from instituting oppressive and exploitative policies.
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