Liberty II Flashcards
summarize arendt in a sentence:
the public realm is where individuals can truly achieve freedom, as they engage in meaningful political action and participate in collective decision-making.
TO HAVE REAL FREEDOM, PEOPLE NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS AND WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD FOR EVERYONE.
critique of negative freedom by arendt
negative freedom doesn’t ensure that individuals are able to pursue their goals and realize their potential. They may lack the resources or opportunities necessary to do so.
Why does Arednt think freedom is a question of politics?
freedom is the reason why people live together in political organizations
without freedom, political life would be meaningless.
what is the problem with “freedom as as escape from politics” according to Arednt?
when people see freedom as escapr from politics, they don’t see politics and their responsibility- which can cause problems
what are the consequences of freedom as escape mentality ACC to arendt
when people only care about their own personal freedom & not get involved in politics -> this can lead to people not caring about what’s good for everyone, and only care about themselves.
how does arendt think the liberal conception of freedom leads to totalitarianism?
narrow views of freedom make people prioritize individual sovereignty and this can mean they don’t care about the sovereignty of others which can create space for totalitarianism.
how does miller criticize arendt?
he thinks arendt is too pessimistic.
- she doesn’t give guidance on how to achieve and maintain freedom
Describe Miller’s interpretation of the dichotomoy between “Depoliticizing Republicanism” & “Foreground Politics”
depoliticizing republicanism by Pettit argues that non-domination is more important than political participation.
foreground politics by Arendt argues that freedom is only possible through political action, and individuals must engage with politics to be free.
=> according to Miller, this tension between Pettit and Arendt reflects the broader tension in republican theory between those prioritizing freedom from domination and political participation.
according to arendt, freedom can only be found in the (…) realm, and not the (….) realm
freedom can only be found in the public realm, not the private realm.
