Soc-Sci Flashcards
It refers to an absence of undue
restrictions and an opportunity to
exercise one’s rights and powers.
Freedom
It is a social and political concept which
has great significance on how people
participate in society.
Liberty
The concept of freedom has emerged as an important philosophical issue on what century? Where? and What Age/Era?
: 18th Century
: Europe
: Age of Enlightenment
Enlightenment thinkers believed that early man existed on “_________” and had _________.
: “Natural State” & Absolute freedom
The Social Contract people enter.
It defines the freedoms they shall enjoy and surrender as members of society.
What does freedom mean in social and political context?
The freedom of an individual from oppression, compulsion, or coercion.
Coercion can come from? (3)
Other people, authoritative figure, and society itself.
Refers to a person taking control of their life and fulfilling their potential.
Positive liberty
Refers freedom from external restraint, barriers, and other interferences from other people.
Negative Liberty
Upholds the preservation of individual rights and stresses the role of the government in protecting these civil liberties.
Liberalism
Believes that individual not the government, is the best judge in upholding and exercising rights.
Libertarianism
Considers freedom as the freedom to acquire economic resources and the ability to work and act according to one’s desires.
Socialism
Refer to rights which are innate in the person such as the right to life. Considered universal and inalienable.
Natural Rights
Rights that are based on society’s customs and laws that are enacted by legislation and enforced by a government. The enjoyment of these rights is based on citizenship.
Legal Rights
Christians define freedom in?
Living in the accordance with the will of God.
Refers to the capacity of a person to act and exert control over his or her behavior.
Human Agency
The two ways of expressing Human freedom:
Free Will & Free Action
Is the capacity to choose from alternative courses of action or decision.
Free Will