When did CL come about
Mid-late 17th century, influence by the enlightenment’s focus on individualism and progress and the changing political landscape.
Who was key to CL emergence
John Locke
CL believed individuals are
Individuals are rational and able to reason - focused on promoting freedom of individuals in order to allow them to make progress and pursue their goals.
CL believes the state was
A key potential threat to freedom, therefore advocating for a very limited night watchman state that simply adjudicated disputes and left each each individual to live their life in freedom.
Social Darwinism CL