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Why Do People Give Up Their Freedom So Easily? | "Discourse On Voluntary Servitude" - Boetie

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Étienne de La Boétie's Discourse on Voluntary Servitude is a powerful political essay that explores why people willingly submit to tyranny. Written in the 16th century, La Boétie argues that oppressive rulers maintain power not through strength, but through the consent of the governed. He challenges readers to recognize their own complicity and urges passive resistance as a path to freedom. This timeless work is a foundational text in political philosophy, influencing later thinkers like Montaigne, Rousseau, and Thoreau. Ideal for readers interested in liberty, civil disobedience, and the psychology of power. I truly hope you enjoy!

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Welcome to coffee break Tuesday! So, you're interested in a classical or liberal education and don't know where to start. I have been there. In this video, I share my experience with the classical reformation, as I call it, and provide the resources I use for myself and my family. I hope you enjoy it. It is never too late to start. Hope you enjoy!

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Paradise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem that recounts Jesus's temptation in the wilderness by Satan. This video covers books 3 and 4 of Paradise Regained, as there are four books total. Join us as we witness the battle between good and evil and ultimately bruise the heel of Satan. The Son of God is in for a long, hard struggle, and his foe is no other than Satan himself. Out of the wilderness comes a man who will soon change the world forever. Paradise Regained by John Milton is a truly epic poem about the most incredible human being ever to walk the earth. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Regained, books 3 and 4.
Paradise Regained: Summary of Books 3 and 4

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