Liberalism Is a Political Doctrine

The arguments they bring forward for the justification of freedom and democracy are tainted with collectivist errors. Their doctrines are rather a distortion than an endorsement of true liberalism. In their eyes, majorities are always right, simply because they have the power to crush any opposition. Majority rule is the dictatorial rule of the most numerous party. The liberals do not maintain that majorities are godlike and infallible. They do not recommend the dictatorship of the majority and the violent oppression of dissenting minorities. Liberalism aims at a politic constitution which safeguards the smooth working of social co-operation. Its main objective is the avoidance of violent conflicts,. That must disintegrate the social collaboration of men and throw people back into