Which social philosophy, dominant during the Industrial Revolution, dictated that only the free operation of economic laws would ensure the general welfare and that the government should not interfere in any person's pursuit of their personal interests ?
Correct answer: C. laissez-faire
- A. economic independence
- B. the Rights of Man
- C. laissez-faire
- D. enclosure
Explanation
Laissez-faire means allowing economic activity to operate with minimal government interference. It was associated with classical liberal economic thought during the Industrial Revolution.
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