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Freedom has long been a subject of philosophical inquiry, with thinkers from a variety of traditions and perspectives grappling with its meaning and implications. In this chapter, we will explore some of the key philosophical perspectives on freedom.

We will begin with the classical Greek and Roman thinkers, who saw freedom as closely tied to the idea of human excellence and self-mastery. From there, we will examine the contributions of modern philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill, who emphasized the importance of individual autonomy and the pursuit of happiness.

We will also consider the existentialist and phenomenological perspectives on freedom, which emphasize the individual’s subjective experience of choice and responsibility. In addition, we will explore the Marxist and feminist critiques of liberal notions of freedom, which argue that true freedom requires more than just the absence of external constraints.