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1
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where do liberal ideas come from

A

enlightenment challenged ideas such as divine right

2
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who is seen as the father of liberalism

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John Locke

questioned relationship between individuals and government

3
Q

mechanistic theory

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mankind is rational

can create a state which relfects their needs