Socio-philosophical background (the theoretical core) of classical liberalism

In the present article the theoretical core of classical liberalism are revealed through a systematic analysis of the views of social scientists as J. Locke, J. Bentham, J.S. Mill, A. Tocqueville and A. Smith about the nature of relations between the individual and society, individual freedom, an ideal socio-political order and its economic fundamentals and principles of governance. The author in details analyses the genesis and content of the aggregate set of values of classical liberalism, such as individualism, freedom, reason, justice, tolerance, and private property.

идеология, либерализм, моральный и познавательный фундамент либерализма, утилитаризм, индивидуальная свобода, свобода мыслить и действовать, представительная демократия, диктатура большинства, границы государственного вмешательства в личную жизнь граждан, ideology, liberalism, moral and cognitive foundations, utilitarianism, individual freedom, freedom to think and act, representative democracy, dictatorship of the majority, boundaries of state interference

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