p. 71
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The real struggle is in fact not for but against the minds of men. Persuasion as a form of coercion represents an assault on consciousness and intentionality.
— Benjamin Barber
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Source: Wikiquote: "Benjamin Barber" (Quotes, Forced to be Free (1971): Forced to be Free: An Illiberal Defense of Liberty, in Superman and Common Men (New York: 1971))
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About Benjamin Barber
Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author, known for his 1996 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld.
About Benjamin Barber
Benjamin R. Barber (August 2, 1939 – April 24, 2017) was an American political theorist and author, known for his 1996 bestseller, Jihad vs. McWorld.
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