Category: Freedom

  • Boyz n the Hood and Black Freedom Fighters in Steel

    Introduction On the face of it, it may seem like Boyz n the Hood and Black Freedom Fighters in Steel may not give the impression of having much in common when it comes to the characters or the plot of the story. Nevertheless, the two stories are rather analogous and diverge one from another at…

  • “God, Freedom and Human Dignity” by Highfield

    The following paper summarizes the book titled “God, Freedom and Human Dignity,” written by Ron Highfield and published by IVP Academic. The author’s main objective in this book is to shed light on how human beings can embrace a God-centered identity in a culture where people are self-absorbed and self-regarding. This book is divided into…

  • Freedom of Expression: Jake Baker’s Case

    Table of Contents Introduction Was It a Threat? The Internet as a Medium Was It Right to Expel Baker? Was It Right to Make an Arrest? Works Cited Introduction The case of Jake Baker (1997) transformed into a full-scale debate on topics ranging from freedom of expression to pornography and obscenity. To better analyze the…

  • Determination of Sartre’s Concept of Freedom

    Personally, I find Sartre’s philosophical stance on the freedom of an individual very bold and motivational, as it can lead a person to become more proactive. Vaughn reveals that Sartre’s idea that “existence precedes essence” is a vital source of inspiration for those who are willing to take matters into their own hands (262). While…

  • Freedom – Comparison of Different Definitions

    Freedom is often a term used to describe various types of individual liberties, such as religious liberty, political liberty, freedom of speech, right of self-defense, and others. Nations fight for political freedom, youth desire behavioral freedom, and monks desire spiritual freedom. It is also used as a general term for the sum of specific liberties.…

  • Freedom in “On Liberty” by John Stuart Mill

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The philosophical work “On Liberty” was written by J. S. Mill in 1859. These are the times of democratic republics’ heyday on the eve of slavery abolition in the US. The main idea centers on the understanding of the concept of individual freedom and the definition of…

  • US Gun Control: Losing Freedom or Safeguarding?

    Gun control has long been among the chief sources of debate in the United States. Being granted by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to keep and bear firearms remains among the most recognizable national liberties and is strongly embedded in the public perception as a demonstration of national freedom. At…

  • Africa’s Freedom: The Events of 1960

    The article “What Does Independence Look Like? Images From the Year of Africa” by numerous authors are dedicated to 1960, which signifies the most important year in modern African history. Not only did countries become free of colonial rule, but they also gained independence during that year. The article itself comprises reflections of individuals whose…

  • John Brown: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter

    Table of Contents Introduction Evidence of Terrorism Evidence of Freedom Fighting McPherson’s Opinion Most Convincing Arguments Conclusion Work Cited Introduction John Brown was an abolitionist who chose to liberate slaves by force. His actions were extremely controversial, and to this day, they can spark a debate about their righteousness. James McPherson describes this conflict of…

  • The Case Against the Reds: Civil Freedom in the History of the United States

    The producer of the document “the case against the reds” was Mitchell palmar. She was born in Stamford, Texas, where she acquired a bachelor’s degree from Houston University in 1994. Additionally, she has experience teaching, qualified in grades 4-8 as a generalist in social study, and a retail supervisor. She has been linked with the…