Yes with a slight no.
We desire to make our own choices but humans in general gravitate towards living in groups and as a result enforce rules agreed upon by the group.
So yes we desire to live free but at the same time restrain ourselves by laws we choose to enforce for societal order.
Freedom doesn't mean anarchy. Submitting to just laws which secure liberty is not a form of sacrificing liberty, indeed, it’s the exact opposite.
Generally speaking, rational human beings desire to live free.
Yes or no?
I'm not so sure that's a universal truth. I think there's a bit of ethnocentrism in believing that ALL humans feel the same most Americans do.
So, there are people who desire to live in a cage?
See how happy the commies are? Better dead then red we use to say.I wouldn't phrase it quite like that, but most of the world's population views "freedom" in very different terms than European-based cultures do, and it may not be a high priority. For example, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela are very happy nations.
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I wouldn't phrase it quite like that, but most of the world's population views "freedom" in very different terms than European-based cultures do, and it may not be a high priority. For example, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela are among the happiest nations in the world.
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I would agree with that it is rational to want to live free.
I wouldn't phrase it quite like that, but most of the world's population views "freedom" in very different terms than European-based cultures do, and it may not be a high priority. For example, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela are very happy nations.
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Freedom doesn't mean anarchy. Submitting to just laws which secure liberty is not a form of sacrificing liberty, indeed, it’s the exact opposite.
In that case, I don't really get what you're asking.
Most people willing to submit to laws also don't mind receiving the occasional kickback. Is that where this is going?
Following laws indiscriminately like a bunch of sheep doesn't make us "un-free", but accepting government assistance does?
I agree.I'm not so sure that's a universal truth. I think there's a bit of ethnocentrism in believing that ALL humans feel the same most Americans do.
I'm not so sure that's a universal truth. I think there's a bit of ethnocentrism in believing that ALL humans feel the same most Americans do.
Freedom is the ability to make choices in accordance with our will. I'm simply wanting to know if most humans desire these circumstances.
Freedom is the ability to make choices in accordance with our will; what rational human being does not possess this desire at their core, even if they content themselves with the status quo?