p. 26
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Truly to be free, my choices must truly be mine—must accord with the “me” with which I associate my core identity. I must make them in keeping with rational life plans. They cannot be triggered by invisible external or covert influences; they must make manifest a will that is unfettered yet rationally informed by life plans.
— Benjamin Barber
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Source: Wikiquote: "Benjamin Barber" (Quotes, An Aristocracy of Everyone (1992): Benjamin Barber An Aristocracy of Everyone (New York: 1992))
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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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