Liberty And Self Transcendence

Liberty and Self Transcendence A Tract Book Essay By Anthony J. Fejfar, B.A., J.D., Esq., Coif © Copyright 2007 by Anthony J. Fejfar Political Theorist, John Locke, argues that there is a difference between License and Liberty. While Locke’s elaboration on the distinction between the two concepts is flawed, the basic distinction still holds true. License is based upon base selfishness and the base emotions of greed, avarice, objectifying lust, selfish-controlling love, etc. Liberty, on the other hand, is based upon following the Transcendental Precepts and the Ethical Matrix. Recall, that the Transcendental Precepts involve being: Attentive Intelligent Reasonable Responsible Loving Compassionate The transcendental precepts automatically lead the person to Liberty or Authentic Freedom.

Additionally, the Ethical Matrix uses the following Natural Law Principles: Reciprocity Utility Proporitionality Equity Recall, that Reciprocity means treating another as you would wish to be treated in similar circumstances. Utility, means maximizing Value, by ordering one’s morality in accordance with a rational scale of values. Proportionality means that a one to one ratio represents perfect proportionality. Proportionality is the basis for equality before the Law. Finally, there is Equity. Equity makes an equitable exception from a general rule or law, based upon need. Equity favors the one in need. Thus, it is clear that Liberty involves Self Transcendence and Ethics, while License involves the base emotions.