What is Free about the Freedom ?

Answer 1

Anything that is "done" can also not be done. I think we have complete freedom of will. This freedom only pertains to our will or our ability to choose, however. For example, one can freely choose to jump off a cliff. However, one cannot choose not to fall. There are some that would say that this proves that we are not completely free. But I hold that freedom only pertains to the will, so whatever can be done can also not be done. A person may have a gun held to their head, and have said to them, "do thus and so", and the person may later say, "I had no choice". This is generally accepted as true, but I think in fact a person does have choice even in that situation (though not very good choices).
I think that choices extend not only to thoughtful actions, but to those that are not so thoughtful, but follow from another action that was thoughtful. For example, one may choose to drive to a destination, and be thoughtful about it, but one may not be thoughtful about every action that must happen for this destination to be reached. I think all these actions are freely chosen, though some may not be as thought out as others. Anything that does not want to be done does not have to be done. Freedom is the natural state of existence.

Answer 2

Freedom is a tricky one. We have choice within the bounds of probability but not real no holds bared freedom. How else do government control us. Buddhist talk of choiceless freedom in which there is no choice other than to do what needs to be done without attachment. Then there is increased degrees of freedom in subjective space in which we can produce imaginary realities, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars. Cultural choice is mediated firstly by genetic heritability and secondly through environmental contingencies. We do not choose to be born in Somalia or Dafur it just happens. Our problem is to make the best of the available options to re-frame our lives in a positive way. Freedom can also come when we stop judging, however this is a pretty big ask. If the mind gives up belief and judgement is it free from the duality of oposites, Just something to think about

Answer 3

You are right, Freedom is not free. There have been men and women who have died to keep their countries free. Freedom takes a lot of work, but it is worth it.

Answer 4

The freedom of choice and the responsibility to deal with the consequences within the limits of the law and whatever does the least damage to one's self and others. So ultimately what's free is self-respect, perhaps.

Answer 5

yes well in one term democracy is said to be free but we all know that old chestnut cracked a while ago, ther are many hero`s in history fought and died to free thier couontry from some tyrant or other. I would say that the only true free thing is with in the confines of our minds but then is it ?

Answer 6

Free about freedom is not be worried about freedom at all.

You cannot always be in freedom -- that is difficult. Impossible! Sometimes one needs rest from freedom too.

Sometimes you are deeply in love and you don't bother about freedom. Sometimes you need your space and you think about freedom, and you don't bother about love. But both are true.

You cannot always be in love -- that is difficult. Impossible! Sometimes one needs rest from love too.

Answer 7

The money of other people who deserves to be free and knows what will makes them happy... ;o)

Answer 8

Freedom from bondage that's why there is freedom.

Answer 9

Go to Iraq to find out your answer.