The tension between individual freedom and collective responsibility has long been a central theme in political philosophy. This article revisits this paradox in light of contemporary societal challenges such as climate change and global health crises.
Drawing on the works of Hannah Arendt and Jean-Paul Sartre, it explores how autonomy can be redefined to incorporate mutual interdependence without eroding personal liberty.
The paper concludes by proposing a framework for “relational freedom” that balances self-determination with ethical responsibility toward others.
