The Definition of Freedom

I was thinking that often we define freedom by what we can do. Others define freedom by what we can't do. Sounds like lawyeristic legal wrangling to me! Maybe the definition of freedom is simply being free??

Previous Comments:

Couldn't be that simple, could it? :)

Posted by the Shovel on October 4, 2003 at 06:13:20 PM


Freedom is measured by number of alternatives.

Posted by merol on December 8, 2003 at 02:14:41 PM


Isn't that the same as defining it by what we think we can do? If there is any restriction, and I mean any restriction at all, how can we possibly refer to it as freedom? It would be something more like permission to behave in a specific manner and not really freedom at all.

Posted by HarryTick on December 9, 2003 at 08:20:07 PM


To Define Freedom , first we take from the greek/latin prefix of the word. Free- liber, to Be unrestricted and independant. Applying this to one such as yourself it means , a state of mind, A mental condition only you can change. Outside forces can help to mold you view and perspective of freedom , but nothing can give or take it from you.

Posted by Unknown on December 10, 2003 at 10:22:49 AM


I just open my dictionary. Even better than that, every creature can intrinsically recognize it and earnestly seeks it!

Posted by HarryTick on December 11, 2003 at 11:39:21 PM