Faces of freedom in context of philosophy and law

This article deals with the problems of understanding the concept of freedom in philosophy and law. Ahistorical analysis, understanding of the concept of freedom in different historical periods, as well as a comparative analysis of the understanding of freedom in law and philosophy. Based on the study, the authors concluded that the understanding of freedom is very diverse and multifaceted, largely it depends on the science that considers the freedom and the historical period of society.