All of the following helped to shape liberalism except
A) the rational outlook of the Greeks.
B) the view that human wickedness was not caused by faulty environment.
C) the Judeo-Christian respect for the worth and dignity of the individual.
D) John Locke's natural rights philosophy.
E) Montesquieu's theory of the separation of powers and of checks and balances.

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The view that human wickedness was not caused by faulty environment does not align with the principles of liberalism, as liberalism emphasizes the importance of creating a just and fair society that provides equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. The other options all played a role in shaping liberalism, with the rational outlook of the Greeks influencing the emphasis on reason and individualism, the Judeo-Christian tradition emphasizing the worth and dignity of the individual, and the natural rights philosophy and theory of separation of powers from Locke and Montesquieu respectively.

All of the Following Helped to Shape Liberalism Except