” MAN is born free; and everywhere he is in chains…” Thus begins Rousseau’s political masterpiece, “On The Social Contract.” Who would not want to shake off the chains and be free? The question is, what kind of freedom is Rousseau talking about, and what are these chains he refers to? … more>>
- "There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars." — Jack Kerouac
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