positive liberty
A political philosophy term referring to the freedom to act and realize one's potential, often contrasted with 消極的自由 (negative liberty).
See also: 消極的自由
Positive liberty is a concept that emphasizes the conditions for self-realization.
This paper discusses the difference between positive liberty and negative liberty.
Negative liberty: freedom from external interference or constraints, as opposed to the freedom to act and develop oneself.
Compound of 積極的 (positive, proactive) + 自由 (freedom, liberty). The term is a direct translation of the English philosophical concept 'positive liberty', popularized by Isaiah Berlin.