Crash Course: Political Theory

What Does Liberalism Mean?

Liberty and the rights of individuals form the backbone of American politics. But what is ā€œlibertyā€ anyway? In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we learn the fundamentals of Classical Liberalism and how 17th-century philosophers impact politics today.

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