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What does it mean?
Liberalism is identified as the most cherished among various virtues.
In plain terms
Among all good qualities, liberalism is the most liked.
What can you take from it?
Liberalism holds a high place in virtue hierarchy.

Where it applies

  • philosophical discussion
  • political debate
  • ethical reasoning

Putting it to work

  • evaluating political values
  • considering virtue lists

Questions to consider

  • Which virtue do you value most?
  • How do you define liberalism?

Another view

The definition of liberalism here may differ from modern usage.

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