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Pettit: freedom & republicanism in Spain

Posted on 23 January, 2011 by Simon

Interview with philosopher Philip Pettit, whose views on freedom and the state have been embraced (and slightly changed) by Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero.

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Barry Schwartz on the paradox of choice

Posted on 29 April, 2010 by Simon

Psychologist Barry Schwartz claims that it seems almost unthinkable to challenge the argument that, “the more choice people have, the more freedom they have; and the more freedom they have, the more welfare they have” which he regards as central … Continue reading →

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