Question

Who among the following were not exponents of Positive Liberty?

• A. Rousseau
• B. T. H. Green
• C. Harold Laski
• D. Robert Nozick

Hint:

Distinguish between negative liberty (Nozick, minimal state) and positive liberty (Rousseau, Green, collective empowerment).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Robert Nozick was a proponent of negative liberty, emphasizing minimal state intervention and individual freedom from coercion. Positive liberty, on the other hand, focuses on the ability of individuals to act on their free will, often requiring enabling conditions provided by the state or society. Thinkers like Rousseau, T. H. Green, and Harold Laski advocated positive liberty, emphasizing self-realization and collective welfare.