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The Freedom Trap (Freedom by Sebastian Junger)
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The Development of Human Rights and Personal Freedom
Human rights, a concept we take for granted today, was a radical idea that emerged in the mid-17th century. In the past, losers in wars were often enslaved or absorbed into the victor's society. However, a scholar named Hugo Grodius began to establish the idea that personal freedom is a right that cannot be taken away. This concept was based on natural law, which held that all human beings have inherent rights that should be respected, even during times of war. The belief in natural law and human rights has allowed for the development of greater freedom and the limitation of government oppression. It is a powerful idea that has led to large-scale organization and a reduction in tyranny and violence. Read Wise, an app for readers, is highly recommended for enhancing the reading experience.
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