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Negative and Positive Freedom

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How did Thomas Hobbes describe freedom?

Freedom as the absence of material resources

Freedom as the ability to act unimpeded by others

Freedom as the silence of the laws (correct)

Freedom as the ability to act in a realm of unimpeded action

In the context of freedom, how does Isaiah Berlin define negative freedom?

The absence of moral and ideological implications

The ability to act freely within social circumstances

An area within which a man can act unobstructed by others (correct)

The focus on the ability to act and the lack of material resources

What is the main obstacle to freedom according to the first 'negative' sense described in the text?

Ability to act unimpeded by others

Lack of material resources

Social circumstances

Law (correct)

Which term does modern liberals and socialists use to refer to the focus on the ability to act and the lack of material resources?

Positive freedom Signup and view all the answers

What did John Locke mean when he suggested that law does not restrict liberty?

Law should be restricted to protecting one person's liberty from others. Signup and view all the answers

How did Isaiah Berlin use the term positive freedom in his definition?

To refer to autonomy or self-mastery Signup and view all the answers

What role should the government have according to advocates of negative freedom?

A minimal role in maintaining domestic order and personal security. Signup and view all the answers

How does Milton Friedman define 'economic freedom' in the text?

The freedom of the consumer, worker, and producer to make choices in the marketplace. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of individual liberty does the concept of 'choice' highlight?

The reflection of a person's preferences, wants, or needs. Signup and view all the answers

What does advocating that freedom should be maximized not mean?

That government should have an expansive role in controlling people's lives. Signup and view all the answers