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FREEDOM vs LIBERTY

FREEDOM LIBERTY
freedom is the power to do what you want to do: is the state of being free from oppressive
the right or power to move, speak, act or think freely, restrictions or control imposed by authority on one’s
without any restraint or hindrance. way of life, behaviour, or political views

refer to the state of not being a slave, prisoner, etc.  involves free will;  is freedom from restraints and
or the absence of a despotic government. For the freedom to act as one likes or wants.
example, freedom of speech is the right to express
their opinions publicly without interference from the
government, but this doesn’t extend to things like
hate speech, bullying, etc.
absence of unjust or undue constraints and Positive liberty involves taking control of one’s life
enslavement. When a person has the freedom to and realizing one’s fundamental purposes.it’s the
things, he or she will not be prevented by other freedom to do something.
forces.
E.g. while freedom of religion is the freedom to Negative liberty, on the other hand, is the absence of
express religion or belief in teaching, practice, constraints and obstacles.
worship, and observance.

liberty is the responsible use of freedom, without


depriving anyone else of their freedom.

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