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undergraduate Politics 912 Flashcards on Freedom, created by kirstywirsty on 14/05/2013.
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How did J.S Mills define negative freedom and harm? The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any other member of a civilised community, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant (1991)
How did J.S Mills define negative freedom and harm? The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any other member of a civilised community, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not sufficient warrant (1991)
How does Mills describe freedom of thought and expression? By depriving just one man of his opinion, we are limiting progression. If the opinion is false, it is also good because it re esablishes what we already know
What is the argument against Mill's theory of freedom of thought and expression? The implication is that as we progress false beliefs lose their power over us , we then come to hold the same true beliefs.
Why do Liberals encourage freedom? It developed individuality, allows for mistakes. It can help with the progression of mankind. Allows people the space to pursue there own self happiness
Why are Liberals against custom? It teaches people values that may not be relevant to their lives. It represses originality and individuality.
Why would Conservatives prefer custom to individualism? Because it has been around for a long time, therefore tried and tested. Individualism causes upset and harm
Who else prefers custom rather than originality and individualism? Ecologists, they believe is preservation, as evolution causes harm to the earth
How would Feminists argue that freedom is unlikely in a liberal state? Public and private sphere is oppressive for women who have limited freedom within the public sphere due to patriarchy
How would Marxist describe Freedom? The class divide between the bourgeois and the plotariate in a capitalist society does not allow freedom. A revolution once the plotariate reach a class conciousness is the only way for freedom to exist
Name some activities were consensual harm occurs Boxing, any kind of martial art. Piercing, tattoo's.
What is a paternalism policy in relation to harm? Restrictions on peoples freedom which are justified as the person/persons are incapable of giving consent i.e. children, mentally ill, dying. These restrictions are on things that may cause them harm.
What is immediate offence? Offence of the senses.
What is mediated offence? When a norm or value is offended.
What is negative liberty? A person or group of people who are left alone to do what they want/ be who they want to be, without interference by other people.
What is positive liberty? Being in control of ones life
Who wrote 'Two concepts of Liberty'? Isaiah Berlin (1991)
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