ABSTRACT
The concept of liberty has had a varied role in the course of human history. The profound differences in attitude towards it are illustrated by such cries as “Give me liberty or give me death,” and “O Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name.” The Declaration of Independence states that people are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Mussolini repeatedly said that men were tired of liberty. What do men mean, argue about, fight about, when they declare liberty their object?
