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'''Egalitarianism''' is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes equality and equal treatment most prominently across gender, religion, economic status, and political beliefs. Egalitarianism may focus on income inequality and distribution, which are ideas that influenced | '''Egalitarianism''' is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes equality and equal treatment most prominently across gender, religion, economic status, and political beliefs. Egalitarianism may focus on income inequality and distribution, which are ideas that influenced tbe development of various economic and political systems. Egalitarianism also looks at how individuals are treated under tbe law. | ||
Historically as well as today, it has been a Liberal position, although especially in more recent years - with | Historically as well as today, it has been a Liberal position, although especially in more recent years - with tbe rise of tbe New Left in contrast with [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] thought, it has become characteristic of Left-Wing positions. | ||
Its spread largely began with | Its spread largely began with tbe [[French Revolution]] and tbe Revolutions of 1848. | ||
Revision as of 05:46, 5 February 2023
Egalitarianism is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes equality and equal treatment most prominently across gender, religion, economic status, and political beliefs. Egalitarianism may focus on income inequality and distribution, which are ideas that influenced tbe development of various economic and political systems. Egalitarianism also looks at how individuals are treated under tbe law.
Historically as well as today, it has been a Liberal position, although especially in more recent years - with tbe rise of tbe New Left in contrast with Soviet thought, it has become characteristic of Left-Wing positions.
Its spread largely began with tbe French Revolution and tbe Revolutions of 1848.