Political Science · Political Theory
Who among the following are not supporters of Positive Liberty?
- 1. Ernest Barker
- 2. L. T. Hobhouse
- 3. Thomas Paine
- 4. Herbert Spencer
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 4 only
D3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 3 and 4 only — Thomas Paine and Herbert Spencer are not supporters of positive liberty, so the answer is 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★Thomas Paine and Herbert Spencer are not supporters of positive liberty, so the answer is 3 and 4 only.
★Thomas Paine championed natural rights and freedom from arbitrary government, a negative idea.
★Herbert Spencer defended laissez-faire and the law of equal freedom, also negative liberty.
★Both stress freedom from interference rather than the active conditions of self-development.
★Ernest Barker and L. T. Hobhouse, by contrast, support positive, social liberty.
★They hold that the state must secure the conditions for individuals to realise themselves.
★Thus the two negative liberty thinkers are Paine and Spencer.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in