Question

Expalin the concept of liberalism.What did it politically emphasize during the nineteenth century Europe?

Answer 1

Liberalism is a political philosophy with belief in liberty and equality of all citizens irrespective of class, creed, diverse economic, social and religious backgrounds.

Liberalism as a philosophy was advocated by writers like Rousseau, Volataire and others. This principle fuelled nationalist movements in many countries like France, Germany, USA and also India. However, its influence was maximum in the Nationalist struggle against monarchy and establishment of democracy in France.