Can you define how Liberalism is different from Progressivism? I've always self-identified as progressive because I don't feel liberal democrats go far enough, but I don't actually know what makes Liberalism distinct from something more progressive.

[–] sir_reginald@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

liberalism aligns with capitalism. most progressives are anticapitalist.

sure, liberals are normally progressives too, the counterpart of the moderates and the conservatives which are all capitalists, but they are usually perceived as not real progressives by the socialists, etc.

[–] fenndev@leminal.space 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's my (fairly uneducated) observation and understanding that liberalism is often significantly more aligned with conservatism than socialism, for example. It's ultimately under the umbrella of ideologies that support and prop up capitalism.

[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

It’s ultimately under the umbrella of ideologies that support and prop up capitalism.

I think that's a good summary.

"Classical liberalism" is basically what modern libertarians want: a laissez-faire capitalist economy, a secular representative government with very limited powers, prioritizing individual freedom over collective well-being, etc.

In my part of the world "liberalism" is now commonly used to refer to a different set of priorities: creating economic safety nets, regulating business, promoting universal healthcare, unions, gender equality, racial equality, etc. Though capitalism and a secular representative government are still part of the mix.