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Meritocracy

The liberal idea that are both society and the state should reward individual effort and achievement rather than inherited advantage. Society and the state should be led by individuals who have proved their abilities and talents.

Is a liberal state meritocratic?

A liberal state must be meritocratic, governed by those have earned rather than inherited their authority

What principle was applied during pre-enlightenment state

The principle of hereditary power

What did Thomas Paine say about aristocratic rule?

Thomas Payne said that aristocratic rule was ‘beyond equity beyond reason and most certainly beyond wisdom’