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'''Classical liberalism''' (also called '''laissez-faire liberalism''') is a term used to describe the the philosophy developed by early liberals from the [[Enlightenment]] until [[John Stuart Mill]] as well as its revival in the 20th century by [[Friedrich Hayek]] and [[Milton Friedman]], among others. This contemporary restatement of classical liberalism is sometimes called "new liberalism" or "neo-liberalism"  

'''Classical liberalism''' (also called '''laissez-faire liberalism''') is a term used to describe the philosophy developed by early liberals from the [[Enlightenment]] until [[John Stuart Mill]] as well as its revival in the 20th century by [[Friedrich Hayek]] and [[Milton Friedman]], among others. This contemporary restatement of classical liberalism is sometimes called "new liberalism" or "neo-liberalism"  

This political philosophy supports [[individual rights]] as pre-existing the state, and views the state as an entity which exists to protect those inherent rights. This can be ensured by a [[constitution]] or other such framework which protects individual autonomy and property from other individuals and governmental power (including economic power). The normative core of classical liberalism is the idea that in an environment of laissez-faire governance, a natural order of cooperation in exchanging goods and services emerges which satisfies human goals and desires.  

This political philosophy supports [[individual rights]] as pre-existing the state, and views the state as an entity which exists to protect those inherent rights. This can be ensured by a [[constitution]] or other such framework which protects individual autonomy and property from other individuals and governmental power (including economic power). The normative core of classical liberalism is the idea that in an environment of laissez-faire governance, a natural order of cooperation in exchanging goods and services emerges which satisfies human goals and desires.  

==Change in meaning==

==Change in meaning==

In the United States, the term "liberal" has changed meaning since the 1930's following policies enacted by Democratic leaders such as Franklin Roosevelt. Since that time Classical Liberalism is more in line with conservative or libertarian politics and philosophy. In other parts of the world, particularly continental Europe and Japan, this view is still referred to as liberalism.

In the United States, the term "liberal" has changed meaning since the 1930s following policies enacted by Democratic leaders such as Franklin Roosevelt. Since that time Classical Liberalism is more in line with conservative or libertarian politics and philosophy. In other parts of the world, particularly continental Europe and Japan, this view is still referred to as liberalism.

A ''classical liberal'' is someone who is [[liberal]] in the original sense of the word: namely, advocating personal freedom over the divine right of the state.

A ''classical liberal'' is someone who is [[liberal]] in the original sense of the word: namely, advocating personal freedom over the divine right of the state.

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