POL SCI 4 Chapter 12: PS4 Reading 4.11.2017 (1) Friedman
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Task of freedom is to minimize coercion or harmful effects, even if it. Various meanings of freedom - they are to be kept distinct. Freedom depends on whether he can expect to shape his own course of action in accordance with his present intentions (2) political freedom (3) inner/ metaphysical freedom. Participation of men in the choice of government. Extent to which a person is guided in his actions by his own considered will, by his reason or lasting conviction, rather than by momentary impulse or circumstance. Opposite of this is the influence of temporary emotions, or moral or intellectual weakness (4) freedom of power the extent of the choice of alternatives open to us. Ability to do what i want, the power to satisfy our wishes or. Confusion of liberty with wealth - liberty carries in the support for a. We must recognize that we may be free yet miserable - liberty does not.