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How Did Enlightenment Thinkers Impact Classical Liberalism?
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January 19, 2026
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3:31Now PlayingEver wondered where core liberal ideas like individual rights and free speech truly come from? This video explores how the transformative intellectual movement of the Enlightenment laid the essential groundwork for classical liberalism as we know it.
Discover the profound influence that shaped modern liberal democracies:
► Learn how Enlightenment thinkers championed reason and individual autonomy, challenging traditional authority.
► Understand John Locke's pivotal concepts of natural rights and the social contract that legitimizes government.
► See how Montesquieu's separation of powers became crucial for preventing tyranny and ensuring checks and balances.
► Explore Adam Smith's economic contributions, linking individual liberty to prosperity through the 'invisible hand'.
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