Even so, it seems probable that the liberal theory, like the conservative one, is in danger of being stretched thin.

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The very idea of cultural rights (by definition, group rights) represents a radicalization of liberal social theory and moves significantly beyond the ideas of tolerance and recognition.

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In thinking through the economic theory of liberal trade, it is helpful to draw a parallel with technological progress.

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Parliament is also considering a new media law that would, in theory, give Myanmar one of the most liberal reporting environments in the region.

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Theory 3 explains the growth of the non-liberal education sector.

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This asserts the right of human beings in ways that are now entrenched in the theory and (most of the time) the practice of liberal democracy.

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Therefore we need to come up with a new overarching theory of everything in order to preserve the middle class and thus liberal democracy.

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Given that that is the view shared by the Labour leader, Ed Miliband, there is now in theory a pro-Leveson parliamentary majority made up of Labour, Liberal Democrat and dozens of Tory MPs who don't agree with their leader.

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Neither Theory 1 nor Theory 2 really explains how the educational system works for these non-liberal-arts students.

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