A friend of mine recently quit his job and has found himself with a lot of free time. As a method to explore his mind and world he has set himself a task to write an essay on : -
"The Notion of Freedom and Humanity"
I am no philosophy veteran but I am sure that there must be some great texts already dealing with this subject.
What research and reading material can I recommend my friend for his essay?
posted by Cogentesque
on Jan 15, 2013 -
12 answers
I wonder whether there is a good listing somewhere of "Save the Cat" moments from movies?
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posted by steinsaltz
on Dec 15, 2012 -
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I'm learning how to write scalable "enterprise-grade" software solutions, e.g. on the so-called "cloud." I've been programming for a couple decades, so this is not a stretch.
Software is eating the world anyway, so I'm going to use software to save the world. Please help me cast a wide net.
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posted by zeek321
on Dec 19, 2011 -
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I'm designing a university course on the grand ol' theme of humanity's place in nature. What are some readings on this topic, from any discipline, that have fascinated/moved/influenced you?
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posted by Beardman
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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Help me find a quote from Martin Luther about humanity being a drunk man who falls off his horse on one side, and then gets back on and falls off the other side.
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posted by relucent
on Apr 1, 2009 -
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I'm looking for examples where people invest work in projects that they know they will never live to partake in the outcome.
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posted by theefixedstars
on Feb 21, 2009 -
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Is there a term for that feeling when you realize someone else notices (or notices in a particular way) something you had never thought of anyone else paying attention to, or viewing similarly?
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posted by phrontist
on Dec 19, 2008 -
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What things could one person do now to best progress human civilization in the long term (ie, millions of years)?
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posted by fabius
on Aug 19, 2008 -
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Can anyone help me find any books, serious or not, on surviving a global catastrophe (of any kind), and/or any books with a central theme of love and hope (as a sort of guide to living happily while dealing with an extreme anxiety over the future of the planet and humanity)?
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posted by anoirmarie
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I need teaching resources about race: the biology of human "races"; why "race" is not biological but social; how racial categories have shifted over time and place; and related questions on teaching about race? This is as a supplement to reading
The Mismeasure of Man in a university "Critical Thinking" class. I need more science and verifiable cross-cultural examples to back up my "there are no biological races" claim.
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Nov 5, 2007 -
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Is Habitat for Humanity fun? How does living (or not living) in the volunteer housing affect the experience? Tell me about your experiences...
posted by shivohum
on Sep 29, 2006 -
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Quote help. I'm looking for a quote where a guy talks about being on top of a hill of sorts, watching the swirling mass of humanity below. He says it in kind of a boastful way, how he almost observes with amusement.
My Google-fu isn't working. I've tried dozens of combos of keywords with no luck. (Trouble is, I don't know if I've remembered the keywords properly.)
posted by uncanny hengeman
on Sep 1, 2004 -
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I'm looking for any books (or studies), recommendations that might tackle the dynamics and relationships of
repression/suppression psychological mechanisms and profit-driven media in the so-called "Information Age," and its possible effect in societies.
I'd love to see serious research into the current notion that humans are indeed straying from preexisting social formations thanks to electrical and electronic communication systems (i.e. "growing desensitized"). Thanks in advance. Any related info is welcome, and truly appreciated. Psych majors/graduates? Social theory majors/graduates?
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posted by oog
on Jul 18, 2004 -
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