Domination and interference are distinct evils that can occur independently

Evidence

As we can have domination without interference, then, so we can have interference without domination. The first possibility is illustrated by the non-interfering master, the second by the non-mastering interferer. Domination can occur without interference, because it requires only that someone have the capacity to interfere arbitrarily in your affairs; no one need actually interfere. Interference can occur without domination, because interference need not involve the exercise of a capacity for arbitrary interference, only the exercise of a much more constrained ability. β€” Philip Pettit, Republicanism, 129

Categorization

  • DEFINE: Core technical distinction: domination = capacity for arbitrary interference, interference = actual constrained meddling.
  • XREF: connects to: Domination is a distinct harm even when no interference occurs β€” Philip Pettit, Republicanism: A Theory of Freedom and…, 64; Mere non-interference can coexist with domination when security is absent β€” Philip Pettit, Republicanism: A Theory of Freedom and…, 349; Freedom as non-interference can exist in isolation while non-domination requires society β€” Philip Pettit, Republicanism: A Theory of Freedom and…, 337 (+4 more)

Broader Connections