Publisher's Synopsis
""Freedom: Promise and Menace"" is a thought-provoking book written by Scott Nearing that offers a critical analysis of the concept of freedom, which is often revered as the cornerstone of modern society. The author argues that while freedom is undoubtedly a valuable ideal, it has also been used as a tool for oppression and exploitation throughout history. Nearing explores the various ways in which the cult of freedom has been used to justify everything from economic inequality to political violence, and he offers a compelling critique of the ways in which freedom has been fetishized in modern culture. Through a series of insightful essays, Nearing challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about freedom and to consider the ways in which this powerful idea can be both a promise and a menace to society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and politics of freedom, and it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important concepts of our time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
