Political Science · Political Theory
Which one of the following is not true about liberalism?
AIt stands for individual liberty
BIt has no faith in human reasoning ✓ Correct
CIt supports human freedom
DIt stands for constitutional government
Correct answer: (B) It has no faith in human reasoning — Liberalism rests on faith in human reason, so the claim that it has no faith in human reasoning is the untrue statement.
Explanation
★Liberalism rests on faith in human reason, so the claim that it has no faith in human reasoning is the untrue statement.
★Rationalism is a defining liberal premise: individuals are capable of reasoned, self directed choice.
★Because people can reason, liberalism trusts them with liberty rather than subjecting them to authority.
★Individual liberty is the central liberal value, so that option is true.
★Liberalism supports human freedom in thought, expression, faith and economic life, so that option is true.
★Constitutionalism and limited, consent based government are core liberal demands, so that option is true.
★The Enlightenment confidence in reason, seen in Locke, Kant and Mill, separates liberalism from faith in tradition or revelation.
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