Key Values of Liberalism

Freedom/liberty

The individual has primacy over all other groups

Individualism

Individuals should be able to make decision based on their own interests and this should be protected by law

Rationalism/reason

• Humans are capable of reason and logic

• Are able to make their own choices

• Society is progressive

Equality/Social Justice

• Everyone in society should be treated fairly

• Belief in equal human rights for all

• Social justice is about providing people with their ‘fair share’ to exist in society

Liberal democracy

The will of the people should be respected and demonstrated through elections, with limited Government and respect for civil liberties

Tolerance

Promotion of social harmony, pluralism and acceptance of difference - based on the assumption that humans are separate and unique creatures