The Basic Liberties

Philip Pettit

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The Basic Liberties

Philip Pettit^*

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This chapter contends that the liberties correctly classifiable as basic are susceptible to being equally enjoyed at the same time by everyone (equal co-enjoyment), important in the lives of normal human beings (personal significance), and not legitimately subject to any restrictions beyond those necessary to satisfy the requirement of equal co-enjoyment. It draws upon Hart's critique of John Rawls in order to develop his account of the chief characteristics of the basic liberties.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Legacy of H.L.A. Hart
Subtitle of host publication	Legal, Political, and Moral Philosophy
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191720130
ISBN (Print)	9780199542895
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199542895.003.0011
Publication status	Published - 31 Jul 2008
Externally published	Yes

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