LIBERTY

1. LIBERTY

A. General Conceptions

1. ‘The existence of Liberty depends upon our willingness to build the foundations of society upon the basis of rational justice and to adjust them to changing conditions in terms of reasoned discussion and not violence.’ (Harold J. Laski). Discuss. (1991)
2. Comment: ‘Reason teaches all mankind who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty and possessions.’ (Locke). (1992)
3. Comment: ‘Since liberty is a fruit that does not grow in all climates, it cannot be enjoyed by all people alike.’ (Rousseau). (1992)

B. Modern Debates

1. Compare negative and positive concepts of liberty. (2019)