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The paper aims to clarify the conceptual differences between liberty and freedom, particularly in the context of Hannah Arendt's political thought.

February 20, 2026Open Access

Freedom and liberty

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The paper aims to clarify the conceptual differences between liberty and freedom, particularly in the context of Hannah Arendt's political thought.
Etymological analysis of liberty and freedom.
Historical exploration of the meanings and implications of both concepts.
Examination of Arendt’s perspectives on liberation versus political freedom.
Analysis of Arendt's connection between freedom, action, and collective governance.
Liberty is defined as specific guarantees or protections.
True freedom involves active participation in public life and the political community.
The distinction reveals the limitations of viewing freedom solely as individual rights.

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This analysis challenges the assumption of liberty and freedom being synonymous, revealing vital implications for political engagement.

Chichak Huseynova (2026) studied this question.

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