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Questions for session 1
By Ethan Rouen ’04J on October 20, 2009
Here are some questions to ponder and discuss before and after the first mini course class on Wednesday. Feel free to use the comments section below to discuss. If you have longer comments, please e-mail Ethan Rouen at ecr2102@columbia.edu and he will create a seperate post on the blog. Enjoy.
1. What does Constant think the difference is between freedom in the ancient world and freedom in the modern world? Do you think he is right?
2. How does Mill's commitment to individuality ft with Constant's, and how does he propose to arrange society to protect it? Has Mill's solution worked out?
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