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Freedom

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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1. The Ideal of Freedom

  • Freedom means the desire of people to control their own lives and destinies.
  • The struggle for freedom has involved sacrifice, suffering, and resistance against domination.
  • Nelson Mandela's life shows freedom as a political and moral struggle against apartheid.
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2. Meaning of Freedom

  • Freedom has two dimensions: absence of constraints and expansion of the ability to develop potential.
  • Absence of constraints means no external control or coercion.
  • The positive side of freedom means the ability to develop creativity, talents, and capabilities.
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3. Swaraj in Indian Political Thought

  • Swaraj is a concept linked to freedom in Indian political thought.
  • Swaraj = Swa (Self) + Raj (Rule).
  • It means both rule of the self and rule over self.
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4. Sources of Constraints

  • Restrictions on freedom can come from domination and external control.
  • Government laws backed by force can restrict freedom.
  • Colonial rule and apartheid are examples of strong political constraints.

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Freedom means absence of external constraintsNelson Mandela's autobiography Long WalkAung San Suu Kyi remained underSwaraj = Swa (Self) + RajNegative liberty means freedom from external

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