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Historical Approach to Political Concepts
- Approach political concepts historically, considering their origins and evolution.
- Recognize that terms like "liberalism" can become amorphous and lose meaning due to widespread, varied usage.
Components of Liberalism
- Liberalism is a composite of different components, like toleration, voluntariness, and fear of excessive power, combined over time.
- This historical merging creates an appearance of natural connection and self-evidence, often used as a political strategy.
Neutrality and Consensus in Liberalism
- Two concerning components of liberalism are the centrality of consensus and the notion of neutrality.
- Geuss questions the possibility of true neutrality and the normative power of consensus.