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Pappas Nicholas J. |
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On freedom : a philosophical dialogue / / Nicholas J. Pappas |
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New York : , : Algora Publishing, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (216 p.) |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction; _GoBack; 1 Philosophy; GoBack; 2 Slavery I; 3 Speech; 4 Responsibility; 5 Nothing; 6 Open and Free; 7 Expression; 8 Judgment; 9 Anarchy; 10 Individuals; 11 Wealth; 12 Inner/Outer; 13 Ignore; 14 Knowledge; 15 Originality; 16 Privacy; 17 Self-Harm; 18 Yourself; 19 Love; 20 Failing; 21 Shining; 22 Doubting; 23 Equality; 24 Gaming; 25 Children; 26 Biology; 27 Decadence; 28 Metaphors; 29 Direct/Indirect; 30 Contradiction; 31 Formula; 32 Patience; 33 Play; 34 Mystery; 35 Virtue; 36 Statesman, Politician; 37 Respect; 38 Courage; 39 Reject; 40 Authority; 41 Self-Control |
42 What Others Think43 Friends; 44 Potential; 45 Escape; 46 Ignorance; 47 Tolerance, Respect; 48 Demagogues; 49 Born; 50 Want; 51 Driven; 52 Instinct; 53 Conclusions; 54 Fear; 55 Complication; 56 Justice; 57 Assumption; 58 Think, Obey; 59 Oppression I; 60 Change; 61 Seduction; 62 Excess; 63 Intelligence; 64 Rules; 65 Inhibition; 66 Happiness; 67 Carefree; 68 Slavery II; 69 Pride; 70 Follow; 71 Hope; 72 Money; 73 Music; 74 Choice; 75 Before; 76 Oppression II; 77 Discipline; 78 Debate; 79 Vigilance |
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The notion of 'freedom' is essential to America's view of itself as a democratic and individual-based society. In this philosophical dialogue, characters assess the many facets, implications and apparent contradictions inherent in this deceptively complex idea. Seventy-nine short segments provide food for thought even in stolen moments of reading pleasure. The book sparkles with intellectually stimulating |
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views. Drawing on the tradition of the Platonic dialogue, On Freedom explores what freedom is and what it means through the discussions of two characters (Director and Friend). Topics include |
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