Liberty and Political Liberalism





Liberty and Political Liberalism

Introduction

The concept of liberty and freedom is interrelated. These expressions have been used interchangeably by authors. Liberty is formally defined as “the capacity of an individual or a group to act as he or she wills, the action involving effort and sacrifice, and being subject to resolution of conflicts among diverse groups” (Roshwald, 2000). This can be explained as an individual's ability to act in ways that he desires without influence from external forces. An individual can pursue goals for the fulfillment of desires provided that they do not pose ...