Which of the following is an accurate statement about the philosophy of freedom we studied this semester? The slave possesses negative freedom, but lacks positive freedom. Negative freedom is superior to positive freedom. Negative freedom is the freedom from external constraints. Positive freedom is not within our control. Question 8 ( 0.5 points)

The slave possesses negative freedom, but lacks positive freedom because negative freedom refers to the absence of interference or constraints from others, while positive freedom relates to the ability to fulfill one's own potential and pursue one's own goals. In a state of slavery, despite having no external constraints—it’s everything that prohibits their self-actualization that they lack. Negative freedom is the freedom from external constraints; this concept implies that an individual is free when no one is limiting their actions. However, just having negative freedom doesn't mean one can genuinely pursue meaningful choices or personal fulfillment, which is where the concept of positive freedom comes in.