Submitted by contractualist t3_yzmht5 in philosophy
contractualist OP t1_ix47fwu wrote
Reply to comment by WhittlingDan in Two Concepts of Freedom (Actual Freedom and Conscious Freedom) by contractualist
Actual freedom: the sensation/experience of freedom. Its what we mean when we say free will
Conscious freedom: acting so as to live up to our higher-order principles. We are free from the constraints that prevent us from acting according to our ideals. This is obeying the law that we ourselves would legislate (a Kantian idea of freedom).
These definitions are internal, rather than external, like liberty.
These definitions are useful since I've read the term "freedom" being used in both meanings, which is confusing.
However, let me know if you have any criticisms. I'd be happy to respond.
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