Ranade's Ideas of Liberalism

 Ranade's Ideas of Liberalism

Ranade's concept of liberalism was based upon his overall theory of morality which drew up on the belief that the purpose of all human activity was the development of man and his capacities in all spheres of life. The purpose of our life according to Ranade was essentially moral.

Ranade was a moderate. He did not believe in revolutionary methods. His political method was essentially constitutional.

While defining liberalism, he said that moderation would be its watchword. Belief in the dignity of human beings and individual liberties, duty to obey the laws of the state and striving ceaselessly for reforms were the goals he set for the Liberals. The liberals must aim for change in a gradual manner.