Definition
A liberal tradition emphasizing rights, social reform, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and public action to expand opportunity.
Variant & Movement
Progressive Liberalism
A liberal tradition emphasizing rights, social reform, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and public action to expand opportunity.
Deep Dive
Classical Liberalism
Progressive liberalism redefined rights as claims upon others' resources. Read the classical liberal tradition it departs from—and why the distinction matters.
Also Connected To
primary classification
Liberalism
Progressive Liberalism uses Liberalism as its primary browsing classification.
secondary classification
Left / Egalitarian Traditions
Progressive Liberalism also overlaps with or is often discussed in relation to Left / Egalitarian Traditions.
secondary classification
Liberation / Identity / Anti-Colonial Traditions
Progressive Liberalism also overlaps with or is often discussed in relation to Liberation / Identity / Anti-Colonial Traditions.
Source Desk
Sources and Methodology
- Progressive LiberalismBelief Atlas
- Progressive LiberalismFree Speech Atlas