Asked by Angela Sasser on May 09, 2024
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"The only liberty which can be a real thing [is] the liberty of the State and of the individual within the State" was stated by
A) Karl Marx.
B) Patrick Henry.
C) Benito Mussolini.
D) John Locke.
Liberty
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
State
An organized political community living under a government; can also refer to the condition or mode of being.
Individual
A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.
- Differentiate the characteristics of positive freedom from those of negative freedom.
- Interpret the assertions made by thinkers like Sartre, Kant, and Rousseau about freedom and determinism.
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Divyesh PatelMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This statement was made by Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Mussolini believed in the superiority of the State over the individual and advocated for totalitarian control over all aspects of society. This quote reflects his belief that true liberty can only be achieved when the State has complete control and individuals conform to its will.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the characteristics of positive freedom from those of negative freedom.
- Interpret the assertions made by thinkers like Sartre, Kant, and Rousseau about freedom and determinism.