Freedom Flashcards
1
Q
What view was held by early liberals on the government?
A
Objected to authoritarian government.
2
Q
What view do recent versions of liberalism have on freedom?
A
Freedom can never be absolute. Should be exercised under law to protect rights.
3
Q
What is negative freedom?
A
Individuals should be free to do as they please, with little state intervention.
4
Q
Who proposed the concept of negative freedom?
A
John Stuart Mill (1806-73)
5
Q
What is positive freedom?
A
Individuals are free to achieve self-fulfilment, but some state intervention is necessary for this to happen.
6
Q
What view did T.H. Green hold on society?
A
Society was an organic whole where people pursue common good as well as self interest.
