Freedom

Freedom

1. But this does not mean NO RESTRICTIONS AT ALL

   • Then How do we decide the line?
     • It is only relevant to see the relation b/w Individual And Society
       • Observe the features that enable individual to exercise freedom
         • Remove the undesirable from society
     • In a society we require ppl to respect each other's views
       • But such a situation requires legal and political backing

2. How do we define it?

   • Absence of Constraints
     • Connotation that no external coercion present and individual decision can be made.
     • Who/What imposes constraints?
       • Government
       • Social Inequalities
   • Expanding ability to freely express
     • A society that allows person to develop their potential with minimum social constraints.
     • Widen the area in which the individual can charter in the society

3. Swaraj

   • What is it?
     • Rule of the Self
       • It is the collective interpretation of society, they being able to form their laws, parties asserting their demand etc.
     • Rule over self
       • Connotation that Swaraj is when we are free to redeem our self-respect, by this definition many groups haven't attained Swaraj, women still continue to be treated disrespectfully and in a manner that hurts their self-respect.