Modern Social Liberalism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Modern Social Liberalism is a political ideology that combines classical liberal commitments to individual rights and civil liberties with support for active government intervention in the economy and provision of social welfare. It developed primarily in Western Europe and North America from the late 19th century onward, gaining particular institutional expression through the 20th century in welfare-state frameworks, progressive taxation systems, and expanded public services.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1Nordic Model, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 11Compare
- 2Social Democracy, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 11Compare
- 3Sweden (social-democratic state), as realized, 1945-presentDistance: 11Compare
- 4Democratic Socialism, as stated, 20th c.-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 5European Union, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 12Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.