Liberty refers to personal freedom—the ability for individuals to act, think, or express themselves without unnecessary restrictions imposed by authority figures or governments.
Picture liberty as a pair of wings attached to your back that allow you to soar freely through the sky. Just like wings give you the ability to fly independently, liberty gives you the freedom to live your life according to your own choices and beliefs.
Civil Liberties: Civil liberties are individual rights and freedoms that are protected by law, such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. They ensure that individuals can express themselves without fear of government intervention.
Tyranny: Tyranny refers to oppressive or unjust rule by a single person or group. It represents the absence of liberty since it restricts individuals' freedoms and imposes arbitrary control over their lives.
Rule of Law: The rule of law is the principle that all people, including those in power, are subject to the law and must adhere to it. It ensures equal treatment under the law and protects individuals' liberties from arbitrary actions by authorities.
Which political philosopher argued for a social contract and the natural rights of life, liberty and property?
Which philosopher’s theory championed life, liberty, and property as natural rights during the Enlightenment?
Which work by John Locke discusses natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
Which document, inspired by Enlightenment ideals, proposed new rights such as 'liberty, property, security and resistance to oppression' during the French Revolution?
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