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Safeguards of Liberty – The name “liberty” comes from the Latin word “Liber,” which means “free from all shackles.” The Latin word ‘Liber’ means “free of all restrictions.” It signifies that one can do whatever one wants, regardless of the circumstances. However, liberty does not allow a person to do anything they choose. Liberty in…
The name “liberty” comes from the Latin word “Liber,” which means “free from all shackles.” It signifies that one can do whatever one wants, regardless of the circumstances. However, liberty does not allow a person to do anything they choose. Liberty in the sense of total freedom from all limitations is not conceivable. Such liberty…
Following are the major theories of rights: Natural Theory of Rights This approach tries to persuade us that rights are natural. They originate in nature and are not the result of any manmade agency. Prof. E. Asirvathan believes that everyone has rights. He claims, “They are innate in him. They are as much a part…
Meaning of Duties – A duty is an obligation of Society. As a member of society or state, the individual has to observe these obligations of society. Individuals are the units of society because they make up society. As a member (or unit) of society or the state, a man must act in a way…
By equality, we imply that all men are equal and should be entitled to equal treatment and income. “Men are born, and always will be, free and equal in their rights”.” “We consider these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal”.” But this is not true in practise. In terms of physical…
“State is known by the rights that it maintains”, says Prof. Laski. The state should ensure that individuals have access to a set of basic human rights that are necessary for a happy life. As Hobbes puts it, “rights are.” “what we may expect from others, and others from us, and all genuine rights are…