John Locke and John Stuart Mill differed in their opinions on man’s freedom in political society. Locke’s Second Treatise on Government and Mill’s On Liberty are both potent literary works, but as they outline each philosopher’s view, they expose two divergent points of view. These points of view are directed in the area of subject matter such as man’s potential for inherently good or evil behavior, and the ends or purpose of…
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…edom. He does define freedom in very liberal terms, however, he leaves the potential for unlimited intervention in the personal freedoms of the individual by the state. This nullifies any freedoms or rights individuals are said to have. This is because they are subject to the whims and fancies of the state.