6min chapter

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'Hope for Cynics' and 'On Freedom' ask big-picture questions about how we live

NPR's Book of the Day

CHAPTER

Redefining Freedom: Connections and Resilience

This chapter explores the nuanced concept of freedom by contrasting historical and contemporary viewpoints, emphasizing the importance of human connections and moral choices. Through personal stories and reflections on the Ukraine conflict, the speakers challenge the oversimplified notion that freedom equates to the mere absence of conflict, highlighting deeper emotional and infrastructural needs.

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