I’m Liberal because I believe in
the inherent goodness of human nature. We should maximise individual liberty
because that will allow the human spirit to optimally thrive, and for happiness
to be maximised. I am not a Liberal only towards those whose actions impoverish
and restrict the right and freedom of others. My aim for society is to have no
punishments because everyone understands that damaging others impoverishes
all. My aim as head of a school is to
get rid of all punishment. But, in the real world, I recognise that some
illiberality is necessary to enhance the liberty of all.
Anthony Seldon is a political commentator and Master of Wellington College.
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