The term 'freedom' is frequently used today, but what does the concept of freedom really mean? Is there more freedom in modern liberal societies than in other forms of society? If so, does this make them better? Is it always a good thing to increase individual freedom? Or does the pursuit of freedom in the modern world have individual and social costs that outweigh the benefits? In a world that often deploys the concept of 'freedom' for various political or ideological ends, should we rethink the meaning of the value of freedom? This unit explores these questions by investigating the modern conception of freedom and its 'dark' or other side, the experience of alienation. We begin by... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Robert Sinnerbrink
Prerequisites: 12cp or admission to GDipArtsÂ
