Freedom Flashcards

1
Q

What view was held by early liberals on the government?

A

Objected to authoritarian government.

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What view do recent versions of liberalism have on freedom?

A

Freedom can never be absolute. Should be exercised under law to protect rights.

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3
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What is negative freedom?

A

Individuals should be free to do as they please, with little state intervention.

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4
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Who proposed the concept of negative freedom?

A

John Stuart Mill (1806-73)

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5
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What is positive freedom?

A

Individuals are free to achieve self-fulfilment, but some state intervention is necessary for this to happen.

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What view did T.H. Green hold on society?

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Society was an organic whole where people pursue common good as well as self interest.

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