Quote by Francis Parker Yockey

Liberalism is Rationalism in politics.

Liberalism is Rationalism in politics.

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This quote suggests that liberalism, as a political ideology, is rooted in rationalism. Rationalism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes reason and logic as the basis for knowledge and decision-making. In the context of liberalism, this means that liberalism views political and social issues through a rational lens, prioritizing reason and evidence-based thinking in policy-making and governance. It implies that liberal beliefs and principles are not based on emotions or subjective opinions but on rational thinking, critical analysis, and the pursuit of individual freedoms and rights.

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