Positive and Negative Freedom
Created @May 16, 2022 1:12 PM
Class POL1004F
Type Notes
Materials Week 11.pdf
Reviewed
Negative Freedom (passive)
freedom from
classical liberalism; theorists include John Locke, Thomas Hobbes
supported by liberal theorists who don’t think the state should intervene in the private
sphere (generally classical liberals)
the individual is taken as an egotistic, autonomous, and self-conscious entity.
civil liberty is the absence of government interference in or control over economic life
the role of the state: provide safety and security to protect the private sphere (but not be
involved in it)
individual liberty is still the ultimate end
protection from the state and other individuals
Positive Freedom (active)
freedom to
modern liberalism; theorists include Isaiah Berlin, Edmund Burke?
positive claims that the individual can make against the state
a feature of modern liberalism
Positive and Negative Freedom 1
Created @May 16, 2022 1:12 PM
Class POL1004F
Type Notes
Materials Week 11.pdf
Reviewed
Negative Freedom (passive)
freedom from
classical liberalism; theorists include John Locke, Thomas Hobbes
supported by liberal theorists who don’t think the state should intervene in the private
sphere (generally classical liberals)
the individual is taken as an egotistic, autonomous, and self-conscious entity.
civil liberty is the absence of government interference in or control over economic life
the role of the state: provide safety and security to protect the private sphere (but not be
involved in it)
individual liberty is still the ultimate end
protection from the state and other individuals
Positive Freedom (active)
freedom to
modern liberalism; theorists include Isaiah Berlin, Edmund Burke?
positive claims that the individual can make against the state
a feature of modern liberalism
Positive and Negative Freedom 1
