{"id":31091,"date":"2024-03-01T06:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=31091"},"modified":"2024-03-01T06:17:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T06:17:10","slug":"upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; What is the difference between the negative and positive conceptions of liberty? Explain with Suitable case laws (10M, 150 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2d6ede65d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f2d6ede65d9\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Body\" title=\"Body:\u00a0\u00a0\">Body:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#The_difference_between_the_negative_and_positive_conceptions_of_liberty\" title=\"The difference between the negative and positive conceptions of liberty: \u00a0\u00a0\">The difference between the negative and positive conceptions of liberty: \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Negative_Conception_Case_Maneka_Gandhi_v_Union_of_India_1978\" title=\"Negative Conception Case: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)\">Negative Conception Case: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Positive_Conception_Case_Kesavananda_Bharati_v_State_of_Kerala_1973\" title=\"Positive Conception Case: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)\">Positive Conception Case: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-is-the-difference-between-the-negative-and-positive-conceptions-of-liberty-explain-with-suitable-case-laws-10m-150-words\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concepts of negative and positive liberty represent two distinct philosophical approaches to understanding the nature of freedom and liberty within a society. Negative liberty emphasizes the absence of external interference, while positive liberty emphasizes the individual&#8217;s capacity to pursue their own goals and well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body:\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_difference_between_the_negative_and_positive_conceptions_of_liberty\"><\/span>The difference between the negative and positive conceptions of liberty: \u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect of Liberty<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negative Conception<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Positive Conception<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emphasis<\/strong><\/td><td>Absence of external interference or constraints<\/td><td>Capacity to pursue individual goals and well-being<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Freedom<\/strong><\/td><td>Freedom from external coercion and interference<\/td><td>Freedom to achieve one&#8217;s potential and self-realization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government Role<\/strong><\/td><td>Limits government intervention to protect individual rights<\/td><td>May justify government intervention to provide resources and opportunities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Concerns<\/strong><\/td><td>Focuses on preventing government overreach and preserving individual autonomy<\/td><td>Concerned with enabling conditions for self-fulfilment and development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Philosophical Thinkers<\/strong><\/td><td>Isaiah Berlin is a notable proponent<\/td><td>John Stuart Mill is a prominent advocate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Idea<\/strong><\/td><td>Freedom is the absence of external obstacles and coercion<\/td><td>Freedom is the capacity to lead a meaningful and self-determined life<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_Conception_Case_Maneka_Gandhi_v_Union_of_India_1978\"><\/span>Negative Conception Case: Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the Maneka Gandhi case, the central concern revolved around the government&#8217;s arbitrary impounding of her passport without providing any justification. <\/li><li>The Supreme Court of India asserted that the right to travel abroad constitutes a fundamental right, emphasizing that any government action curtailing this right must be reasonable and justifiable. <\/li><li>This case exemplifies the negative conception of liberty, underscoring the crucial principle that government actions should be justifiable rather than arbitrary. <\/li><li>It serves as a safeguard against unwarranted state interference, preserving an individual&#8217;s freedom from unjust restrictions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Conception_Case_Kesavananda_Bharati_v_State_of_Kerala_1973\"><\/span>Positive Conception Case: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Kesavananda Bharati case tackled the extent of Parliament&#8217;s authority to amend the Constitution. <\/li><li>The ruling implied the existence of a &#8220;basic structure&#8221; doctrine, asserting that certain foundational aspects of the Constitution are immutable through amendments. <\/li><li>This case embodies the positive conception of liberty by stressing the imperative to preserve the Constitution&#8217;s core principles, enabling individuals to pursue their goals and well-being. <\/li><li>It underscores that even the government&#8217;s power to amend the Constitution should not compromise these fundamental principles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the concepts of negative and positive liberty offer insightful perspectives for analyzing the nature of freedom and the state&#8217;s role in protecting and fostering it. 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