Freedom

Key questions include:

• Freedom from what? (Constraints, coercion, oppression)

• • Freedom to do what? (Act on choices, pursue goals)
    • Who possesses freedom? (Individuals, groups, societies)

Types of Freedom

• Negative Freedom: The absence of external constraints or interference.
• Positive Freedom: The ability and resources to exercise one's will and achieve self-mastery.
• Political Freedom: Rights and liberties within a society (e.g., freedom of speech, assembly, religion).
• Economic Freedom: The ability to engage in economic transactions and choices according to one's will.

Philosophical Debates

• Determinism vs. Free Will: Does true freedom exist if our actions are predetermined?
• The Limits of Freedom: When does individual freedom conflict with the collective good or the freedom of others?
• Freedom and Responsibility: How are these two concepts linked?

Your Notes and Reflections

• How do you personally define freedom?
• What sorts of freedoms do you value most and why?
• Are there instances where you believe certain freedoms should be limited? If so, why?

Further Reading

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Linked Concepts

• Justice
• Rights and Responsibilities
• autonomy
• Individualism
• Determinism