Freedom Class 11 Notes

CBSE Notes for Freedom Class 11 Notes

Freedom is the absence of constraint. Another aspect of Freedom refers to existence of conditions in which an individual can develop their talents freely. Aung San Suu Kyi said, ‘Real Freedom is freedom from fear and unless you can live free from fear you cannot live a dignified human life’. Swaraj can be understood to mean both the rule of the self and rule over self. Constraints refer to a state of being restricted or confined within prescribed bounds. Social and economic inequalities lead to internal constraints. We need some constraints or else society would descend into chaos. Constraints should be based on ‘harm principle.’ John Stuart M Mill says ‘---the principle is that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm to others.’ Mill here introduces the concept of ‘Self regarding actions’ and ‘other-regarding action’. For Minor harm Mill recommends only social disapproval and not the force of law. Negative liberty implies the absence of restraints and maximum freedom of action. Please refer Freedom Class 11 Notes for more information.