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130: Isaiah Berlin's 'Two Concepts of Liberty'

130: Isaiah Berlin's 'Two Concepts of Liberty'

Update: 2023-02-21
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This episode of the egg timer takes a look at Isaiah Berlin's 20th century political philosophy classic, 'Two Concepts of Liberty'.  Tune in to learn more about the distinction Berlin makes between positive and negative liberty and why he rejects the idea that political communities should strive to enhance positive liberty.


Here is a link to Berlin essay: https://cactus.utahtech.edu/green/B_Readings/I_Berlin%20Two%20Concpets%20of%20Liberty.pdf


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Image Attribution: By Rob C. Croes (ANEFO) - GaHetNa (Nationaal Archief NL), CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45595345

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130: Isaiah Berlin's 'Two Concepts of Liberty'

130: Isaiah Berlin's 'Two Concepts of Liberty'

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