Secular liberalism
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Secular liberalism is a form of
Secular liberalism stands at the other end of the political spectrum from religious authoritarianism, as seen in theocratic states and illiberal democracies. It is often associated with stances in favour of social equality and political freedom.[1][2]
Description
Being
The label of "secular liberal" can sometimes be confusing as to what it refers to. While the term
In a modern democratic society, a plurality of conflicting doctrines share an uneasy co-existence within the framework of civilization.
Contemporary application
Arab Spring
Secular liberalism is sometimes connected with the Arab Spring protests. One commentator labels it as a "secular liberal fantasy".[4] Others have labeled the motivations behind it, and the temporary governments created as a result as secular liberalism.[5][6][7]
Secular liberalism has a long and complicated history in Egypt. The history of secular liberalism was represented in early Egyptian political thought and literature, but the ideas were never effectively put into practice by the
See also
References
- ^ a b Rod Dreher (6 April 2011). "Secular Liberalism as Consensus". Real Clear Politics. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Secular liberalism misunderstood". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
- ^ a b Hobson, Theo (29 April 2010). "Clegg should assert secular liberalism". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2011-06-09.
- ^ Jonathan Jones (9 December 2011). "Tahrir Square aflame: the visual basis of an imaginary revolution". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ISBN 978-0-230-33819-7.
- New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Khan, Razib (2012). "Secular liberals the tip of the Islamist spear". Discover Magazine. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ Hatina, Meir (2007). Identity Politics in the Middle East. London: Tauris Academic Studies. pp. 8–31.