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What is the primary function of the state, according to classical liberal political theory?
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To protect individual rights and liberties
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Classical liberal political theory, as espoused by thinkers such as John Locke and Adam Smith, emphasizes the importance of individual rights and liberties. The state is seen as a necessary evil, whose primary function is to protect these rights and liberties from infringement by other individuals or groups.