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FROM CHAPTER-2 FREEDOM
Q.1- What is freedom?
Ans- : The simplest definition of freedom is the state of being free.
Freedom is a state of mind in which one is completely free. Freedom
is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or
restraint, and the absence of a despotic government.Freedom leads to
happiness and liberty. This liberty and happiness can also be observed in our
various fundamental rights. This includes right to freedom of expression,
freedom of fundamental rights, freedom of speech, etc.
Q.2-
What do we mean by swaraj ?
Ans. Swaraj can mean generally self-governance or "self-rule".Swaraj in the context of the freedom struggle in India referred to freedom as a constitutional and political demand and as a value at the social-collective level.According to Gandhi Swaraj is not just freedom but liberation in redeeming one’s self respect,self-resposibility and capacities for self-realisation from institutions of dehumanization.Gandhiji described the meaning of swaraj in his book “Hind Swaraj” wrote in 1909.
Ans. Swaraj can mean generally self-governance or "self-rule".Swaraj in the context of the freedom struggle in India referred to freedom as a constitutional and political demand and as a value at the social-collective level.According to Gandhi Swaraj is not just freedom but liberation in redeeming one’s self respect,self-resposibility and capacities for self-realisation from institutions of dehumanization.Gandhiji described the meaning of swaraj in his book “Hind Swaraj” wrote in 1909.
Q.3- Explain Harm Principle?
Ans. The harm principle is a theory by British philosopher John Stuart Mill that states that a government or society does not have the right to prevent people from actions unless the actions are harmful to others in society.
Ans. The harm principle is a theory by British philosopher John Stuart Mill that states that a government or society does not have the right to prevent people from actions unless the actions are harmful to others in society.
"The only purpose for which power can be rightly
exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will, is to
prevent harm to others."--John Stuart Mill, On Liberty.
Q.4- Explain liberalism?
Ans. Liberalism is a political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of liberty and equality. Liberalism is a group of political, social and economic theories that centers on the values of individual liberty, equality, economic freedom, limited and democratic government and the rule of law.It has different meaning in economical and political sphere-
Ans. Liberalism is a political philosophy or worldview founded on ideas of liberty and equality. Liberalism is a group of political, social and economic theories that centers on the values of individual liberty, equality, economic freedom, limited and democratic government and the rule of law.It has different meaning in economical and political sphere-
1. Economic: Concept that a government should not try to control prices, rents, and/or wages but instead let open competition and forces of demand and supply create an equilibrium between them that benefits the vast majority of citizens. It differs from the doctrine of laissez faire in its acceptance of the government intervention to control creation and spread of monopolies and in distribution of public good. Economic liberalism, in general, favors redistribution of income through taxes and welfare payments.
Q.5-Name two
ideals of freedom and their books?
Ans. Nelson
Mandela fought for his country(South Africa) against apartheid regime and for
this spended 28 years of his life in
jail .Whereas Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Myanmar for
freedom.
Nelson
Mandela book name is Long Walk To Freedom and Aung San Suu kyi book name is
Freedom From Fear.
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