On Freedom
A Philosophical Dialogue
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Free Will & Determinism
| Author: | Nicholas J. Pappas | ISBN: | 9781628940596 |
| Publisher: | Algora Publishing | Publication: | March 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Algora Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nicholas J. Pappas |
| ISBN: | 9781628940596 |
| Publisher: | Algora Publishing |
| Publication: | March 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Algora Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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 doesnt mean they dont 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.
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 doesnt mean they dont 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.
