Part 9/13:
Negative Freedom: Freedom from coercion or interference—what most modern people think of as liberty.
Positive Freedom: Freedom for actual self-realization—empowering individuals to pursue the good or virtuous life.
Modern society predominantly emphasizes negative freedom—"freedom from" restrictions—yet neglects positive freedom, which involves the capacity to choose what is good and true. Without virtue—self-governance and moral character—freedom is superficial, easily compromised by impulsive or destructive desires.