On freedom : a philosophical dialogue / Nicholas J. Pappas.

ISBN:

9781628940596

Title:

Author:

Pappas, Nicholas J.

Personal Author:

Pappas, Nicholas J.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Contents:

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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Subject Term:

Liberty.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

New York :

Algora Publishing,

2014.

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Summary

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 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 Slavery, Responsibility, Anarchy, Wealth, Love, Courage, Authority, Inhibition, Happiness, Discipline, Vigilance. The characters arrive at no simple or absolute definition of freedom. But that doesn't mean they don't finish with a better idea of what freedom is than when they started. If anything, they come to appreciate the need for clarity about their subject. And they come to see that such clarity necessarily involves complexity. Readers with no philosophical training can enjoy this book, while readers with a philosophy background can enjoy the way it treats an old, familiar theme with a lighter touch. Families will value 'On Freedom' for enabling younger readers, too, to explore philosophic ideas of general interest and importance.