Freedom Progress And Human Flourishing
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Freedom Progress And Human Flourishing
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Author : Winton Russell Bates
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-05-12
Freedom Progress And Human Flourishing written by Winton Russell Bates and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-12 with Political Science categories.
What does it mean to be a flourishing human in a Western liberal democracy in the twenty-first century? In Freedom, Progress, and Human Flourishing, Winton Bates aims to provide a better framework for thinking about the relationship between freedom, progress, and human flourishing. Bates asserts that freedom enables individuals to flourish in different ways without colliding, allows for a growth of opportunities, and supports personal development by enabling individuals to exercise self-direction. The importance of self-direction is a central theme in the book, and Bates explores throughout why wise and well-informed self-direction is integral to flourishing because it helps individuals attain health and longevity, positive human relationships, psychological well-being, and an ability to live in harmony with nature.
Freedom S Progress
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Author : Gerard Casey
language : en
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Release Date : 2021-10-04
Freedom S Progress written by Gerard Casey and has been published by Andrews UK Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-04 with Philosophy categories.
In Freedom's Progress?, Gerard Casey argues that the progress of freedom has largely consisted in an intermittent and imperfect transition from tribalism to individualism, from the primacy of the collective to the fragile centrality of the individual person and of freedom. Such a transition is, he argues, neither automatic nor complete, nor are relapses to tribalism impossible. The reason for the fragility of freedom is simple: the importance of individual freedom is simply not obvious to everyone. Most people want security in this world, not liberty. 'Libertarians,' writes Max Eastman, 'used to tell us that "the love of freedom is the strongest of political motives," but recent events have taught us the extravagance of this opinion. The "herd-instinct" and the yearning for paternal authority are often as strong. Indeed the tendency of men to gang up under a leader and submit to his will is of all political traits the best attested by history.' The charm of the collective exercises a perennial magnetic attraction for the human spirit. In the 20th century, Fascism, Bolshevism and National Socialism were, Casey argues, each of them a return to tribalism in one form or another and many aspects of our current Western welfare states continue to embody tribalist impulses. Thinkers you would expect to feature in a history of political thought feature in this book - Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Mill and Marx - but you will also find thinkers treated in Freedom's Progress? who don't usually show up in standard accounts - Johannes Althusius, Immanuel Kant, William Godwin, Max Stirner, Joseph Proudhon, Mikhail Bakunin, Pyotr Kropotkin, Josiah Warren, Benjamin Tucker and Auberon Herbert. Freedom's Progress? also contains discussions of the broader social and cultural contexts in which politics takes its place, with chapters on slavery, Christianity, the universities, cities, Feudalism, law, kingship, the Reformation, the English Revolution and what Casey calls Twentieth Century Tribalisms - Bolshevism, Fascism and National Socialism and an extensive chapter on human prehistory.
Permissionless Innovation The Continuing Case For Comprehensive Technological Freedom
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Author : Adam Thierer
language : en
Publisher: Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Release Date : 2016-03-15
Permissionless Innovation The Continuing Case For Comprehensive Technological Freedom written by Adam Thierer and has been published by Mercatus Center at George Mason University this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Will innovators be forced to seek the blessing of public officials before they develop and deploy new devices and services, or will they be generally left free to experiment with new technologies and business models? In this book, Adam Thierer argues that if the former disposition, “the precautionary principle,” trumps the latter, “permissionless innovation,” the result will be fewer services, lower-quality goods, higher prices, diminished economic growth, and a decline in the overall standard of living. When public policy is shaped by “precautionary principle” reasoning, it poses a serious threat to technological progress, economic entrepreneurialism, and long-run prosperity. By contrast, permissionless innovation has fueled the success of the Internet and much of the modern tech economy in recent years, and it is set to power the next great industrial revolution—if we let it.
Homo Florens
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Author : Nadia Marais
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2023-10-09
Homo Florens written by Nadia Marais and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-09 with Religion categories.
What does it mean to flourish? Human flourishing lies at the heart of the good news of the gospel, and yet contemporary theologies know not only one way of speaking about what it means to flourish. If we embed our theological grammars of flourishing in the doctrine of salvation, as the doctrine in which theological flourishing talk is arguably rooted and from which rich fruit may be borne, there is not one but various ways in which to speak about what it means to flourish. Yet what governs our speaking? Why do we speak of flourishing as we do? The various conceptions of human flourishing that are outlined in this book – piety, joy, and comfort; being fully alive, healing, and dignity; grace, happiness, and blessing – represent a collection of attempts not only to imagine human flourishing, but also to imagine ways of speaking about human flourishing. Perhaps what theology could offer to the vibrant and robust conversations on human flourishing lies exactly in the reminder to take care about how we speak about that which is truly and deeply human: our longing to flourish.
Claiming Liberty
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Author : R A Sterling
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-18
Claiming Liberty written by R A Sterling and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-18 with Social Science categories.
In "Claiming Liberty: Embracing the Importance of Individual Ownership," delve into the profound significance of ownership as a fundamental human right and a catalyst for freedom, progress, and self-realization. From the roots of our primal desire to possess to the challenges and dilemmas of modern ownership, this book explores the multifaceted role of ownership in shaping our lives, societies, and future. Through thought-provoking essays and insightful analysis, uncover the power and autonomy that ownership bestows upon individuals, driving innovation, economic empowerment, and personal responsibility. Explore the intricate connections between ownership and creativity, cultural identity, and community collaboration, and discover how ownership can be harnessed to promote environmental stewardship and sustainability. From the dangers of shared economy models to the risks posed by central bank digital currencies and social credit systems, "Claiming Liberty" confronts the pressing challenges and ethical dilemmas that surround ownership in the digital age. Yet, amidst these challenges, the book offers a vision of hope and possibility, envisioning a future where ownership remains a cornerstone of human flourishing, democratized by decentralized technologies and new models that prioritize equity, inclusivity, and sustainability. In the epilogue, "Embracing Ownership, Embracing Freedom," the book reaffirms the importance of embracing ownership in all its forms as we chart the course towards a brighter future. "Claiming Liberty" is a call to action, inspiring readers to reclaim their autonomy, assert their rights, and shape a world where ownership is not just a privilege, but a birthright of all humanity.
Economic Freedom And Human Flourishing
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Author : Michael R. Strain
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-09-15
Economic Freedom And Human Flourishing written by Michael R. Strain and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-15 with Political Science categories.
Is economic liberty necessary for individuals to lead truly flourishing lives? Whether your immediate answer is yes or no, this question is deceptively simple. What do we mean by liberty? What constitutes the flourishing life? How are these related? How is economic liberty related to other goods that affect human flourishing? To answer these questions—and more—this volume brings to bear some of history’s greatest thinkers, interpreted by some of today’s leading scholars of their thought.
Framing Intellectual Property Law In The 21st Century
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Author : Rochelle Cooper Dreyfuss
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Framing Intellectual Property Law In The 21st Century written by Rochelle Cooper Dreyfuss and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Business & Economics categories.
The book describes how intellectual property law is framed by theories about incentives, trade, health, development, and human rights.
Modernizing Aristotle S Ethics
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Author : Roger Bissell
language : en
Publisher: Ethics International Press
Release Date : 2023-10-09
Modernizing Aristotle S Ethics written by Roger Bissell and has been published by Ethics International Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-09 with Philosophy categories.
Over 2,300 years ago, the Ancient Greeks gave us philosophy—the love of wisdom. From Socrates and Epicurus to Plato and Aristotle, they grappled with the big questions—who are we? Why are we here? What is a good life? How should we lead our life? Later, the natural sciences split away from philosophy, and then the humanities did as well, and fragmented into separate disciplines, all of which tell us something about human nature—the universal, the culture-specific, and the individuated. This ongoing process was also forwarded by supporters of Aristotle’s worldview, most notably, Thomas Aquinas and Ayn Rand, and we see much value in their neo-Aristotelian philosophies, too. In the light of all that that the new sciences and more recent philosophers tell us about human nature and ethics, is there a case for modernizing Aristotle (and thinkers like Aquinas and Rand, as well), as against starting afresh? We think so. The theme of this book is to arrive at a highly practical, “neo-Aristotelian” framework to facilitate creating a meaningful life and self-actualization (and thereby flourishing and happiness) by linking ethics (as an “ought”) with the empirical sciences (that provide the “is”). A modernized ethic can be created using current scientific knowledge, and is also made easier in application, by specifying the psychological nature of the human (the internal, or the ontology of the modern human), and delineating that which is universal, from that which can be individualized.
Mathematics For Human Flourishing
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Author : Francis Su
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2020-01-07
Mathematics For Human Flourishing written by Francis Su and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-07 with Mathematics categories.
"The ancient Greeks argued that the best life was filled with beauty, truth, justice, play and love. The mathematician Francis Su knows just where to find them."--Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine" This is perhaps the most important mathematics book of our time. Francis Su shows mathematics is an experience of the mind and, most important, of the heart."--James Tanton, Global Math Project For mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas. In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires--such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love--and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing. These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's, and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison. Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can--and must--be open to all.
Worlds At Stake
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Author : Aaron Saad
language : en
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-31T00:00:00Z
Worlds At Stake written by Aaron Saad and has been published by Fernwood Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-31T00:00:00Z with Political Science categories.
The intensifying climate crisis has put the world on high alert. For those living in the high-consuming, high-polluting swaths of the world, it is clear that something about our society, our politics, our economy — our very way of life — must change. But the nature of those necessary changes is a source of seemingly intractable dispute. Does the answer lie in stimulating the dynamism of capitalist market forces with a carbon price, or in the deployment of new, climate-engineering technologies? Or does it lie in still more radical changes — something akin to a wartime-like mobilization to rapidly build a more just post-carbon world, or a shift to an ecologically bounded society that has transcended perpetual capitalist growth? Our ideologies — the competing ways we believe the world should be — powerfully affect how we see the problem of climate change and what we think ought to be done about it. In this highly original and accessible book, Saad presents an erudite survey of political perspectives and ethical arguments about how we should respond to the climate crisis. By arranging these approaches into two broad categories of “system preserving” and “system changing” frameworks, Saad takes the reader on a journey through competing ideas about how we can address our collective responsibility to create a livable global future.