Abstract: The present paper deals with the theory of liberalism given by philosophers like John Locke, Immanuel Kant and J. S. Mill. Locke, being often credited as the father of modern liberalism, advocated individualism. He made right to life, liberty and property as basic rights. Kant further developed the theory of liberalism in terms of autonomy, tolerance and sovereignty. Lastly, Mill included Utilitarianism in order to support liberalism. Hence, liberalism as a philosophical concept embraces beliefs and opinions of almost two centuries.
Keywords: liberalism, individualism, liberty, autonomy, tolerance, utilitarianism.
Title: The Concept of Individualism in the Liberal theories of Locke, Kant and Mill
Author: Shyamalima Borgohain
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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