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Two concepts of liberty
Book • 1961
Isaiah Berlin's "Two Concepts of Liberty" is a seminal essay in political philosophy that distinguishes between two fundamental conceptions of freedom: negative liberty and positive liberty.
Negative liberty refers to freedom from external constraints, while positive liberty refers to the capacity to act autonomously and pursue one's goals.
Berlin argues that these two concepts are often in tension, and that an overemphasis on positive liberty can lead to the suppression of individual rights.
The essay's enduring influence lies in its clear articulation of the complexities of freedom and its implications for political thought.
It remains a crucial text for understanding the ongoing debates about the nature of liberty and its role in a just society.
Negative liberty refers to freedom from external constraints, while positive liberty refers to the capacity to act autonomously and pursue one's goals.
Berlin argues that these two concepts are often in tension, and that an overemphasis on positive liberty can lead to the suppression of individual rights.
The essay's enduring influence lies in its clear articulation of the complexities of freedom and its implications for political thought.
It remains a crucial text for understanding the ongoing debates about the nature of liberty and its role in a just society.
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Eboo Patel in the context of his discussion of values pluralism and the challenges of balancing competing values in a university setting.
Eboo Patel in the context of his discussion of values pluralism and the challenges of balancing competing values in a university setting.
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