Freedom

The keyword Freedom is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Mining in Latin America: The Interplay Between Natural Resources, Development, and Freedom

August 8, 2011 - 3864 words | International Affairs » Development

The extraction of non-renewable natural resources in the form of large-scale mining projects has intensified in recent years in Latin America. In fact, the World Bank and other international financial institutions have continued to encourage countries to commit to... Read Article »

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Development Natural Resources Freedom Mining Amartya Sen Unfreedom

Reading Deeply: How The Internet May Limit Our Autonomy

July 12, 2011 - 2274 words | Philosophy » Technology

Traditionally, human beings and tools are thought to be in a simple relationship with one another. All agency is located in the person, consequently making the human being the sole object of power which acts on its subject, the tool. As we move forward into an era... Read Article »

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Internet Freedom Autonomy Technology Digital Humanities

Contrasting Views of Money in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"

December 4, 2009 - 1689 words | English » Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged’s presentation of money departs from the traditional dichotomy of the “haves and have-nots.” In fact such a characterization of money succinctly captures the ultimate evil, in conflict with the ultimate good. The separation it insists... Read Article »

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Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Money Capitalism Individual Freedom

Beyond the 9 to 5: Finding Balance Between Work and Life

November 17, 2009 - 2508 words | Business » Alternative Work Options

Many people today are seeking flexibility at work. Parents, for instance, may want more time for family. Students hope to fit employment into a busy class schedule. And some people look for work after retirement. Whatever the situation, they... Read Article »

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Beyond the 9 To 5 Work/life Balance Creating Balance Work And Life Alternative Work Options Freedom at Work Set Your Own Schedule

The American Military and the Press: From Vietnam to Iraq

October 22, 2009 - 1947 words | Political Science » The Media

“News is something someone wants suppressed,” British newspaper baron Lord Northcliffe once said. “Everything else is just advertising.” This point is especially true in war journalism where every story, be it a heart-warming depiction of troops... Read Article »

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Iraq Vietnam Freedom Of the Press Military Censorship The Media