3. What are the core ideas of classical liberalism

Question 1

what is negative freedom

Answer 1

Negative freedom – freedom from outside interference

• If there are laws that criminalise something you would like to do or if someone physically blocks or restrains you, this affects your negative freedom

Question 2

what was JS Mill’s book

Answer 2

‘On Liberty’ (1859)

Question 3

what is JS Mill’s ‘Harm Principle’

Answer 3

Mill thought the only time someone’s freedom should be restricted is when they are harming someone else’s