Liberalism and the Decline of Liberal Political Philosophy

Abstract

In the 19th and 20th decades, populism as an ideology developed enormously. The French Revolution, World War I and World War II were the roots of the world's various political and revolutionary governments. Globalization and rivalry among nations are increasing, however, has over time limited the concept of democracy and its importance. The idea of liberalism is a philosophical ideology that refers to a principle that spreads free will and individualism. It calls for the individual's will to be free of government interference, as suggested by John Locke. The propagators of free will and individualism were Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and Adam Smith. The principle of classical liberalism was later discarded and the concept of the multicultural "welfare state" was based around a new liberalist philosophy. However, also Green's theory failed. The fact that liberalists neglect the normative foundation of civilization is the explanation for the fall of liberalism. In a group, we live together without intervention, in a coherent way and not separated as individuals. The State must intervene with the lives of the people with order to be a welfare state; no intervention and discipline would lead to a world of anarchy. Practical liberalism, which is not as successful as assumed in real life in a globalized and free economy, is a utopian term. The collapse in liberalism has brought about a revolution in utilitarianism and communalism. A practical solution must be the concept of liberalism, modern philosophy which integrates the people's needs and the core idea of liberalism, while reducing xenophobia and utilitarianism, to save the idea of liberalism.