I don't think there needs to be an argument for freedom & individuality so much as a very strong one for denying or restricting them.
Absolutely. This was led by puritans tho, rather than liberals. Not that keen on individuality.
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Well, I think they were, tbh, but they didn't think they were.
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Liberalism does seem to be rooted historically in arbitration between monarchy vs. landowners/merchants, and Church vs. Nonconformists.
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Areopagitica is a good example of this (tho Milton didn't extend it to catholics & atheists obv - baby steps)
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Yes it is. Areopagitica and Mills 'On Liberty' need to be read on some american campuses. In the style of the riot act
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