Inclusionism Core
Individual Liberty
The capacity of an individual agent to exercise agency, pursue self-determination, and participate in reality without unnecessary coercion.
This page presents the Inclusionism canon's treatment of Individual Liberty. Inclusionism was developed by James Felton Keith and is published with the Keith Institute.
Definition
The capacity of an individual agent to exercise agency, pursue self-determination, and participate in reality without unnecessary coercion.
Inclusionist Perspective
Liberty is not isolation.
Liberty emerges when agents possess meaningful agency within the systems that shape their lives.
Core Principle
Liberty and belonging are not opposites.
Healthy civilizations expand both simultaneously.
Inclusionist Perspective
Absolute liberty is impossible within relational systems.
All agents exist within networks of mutual influence, participation, responsibility, and value creation.
The challenge is not eliminating interdependence.
The challenge is preserving agency within interdependence.
Liberty and Agency
Liberty expands when individuals possess:
participation rights
ownership rights
informational access
self-determination
meaningful choices
Relationships
Core Question
How can civilizations increase coordination without reducing meaningful liberty?
