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Full Idea
The view of human nature at the core of the liberal faith is that human beings are by their nature free, equal, rational, and morally good.
Gist of Idea
Liberals assume people are naturally free, equal, rational, and morally good
Source
John Kekes (Against Liberalism [1997], 02.5)
Book Ref
Kekes,John: 'Against Liberalism' [Cornell 1997], p.39
A Reaction
These four claims are quite distinct, and should be evaluated separately. I think I'm something of a liberal, but I don't really accept any of them. Hm. I just want all people to have these attributes.
Related Idea
Idea 22835 Liberals value freedom and equality, but the society itself must decide on its values [Charvet]