Five Myths About the History of Political Thought

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Tags: Libertarianism, Liberalism, Philosophy, World History

08/15/2025 Ryan McMaken

In his important lectures on the history of political thought, historian Ralph Raico examined five myths that many still believe about classical liberalism and the origins of modern ideology.

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