Practical philosophy | Freedom

Hope everyone had a good week. This week, let us discuss the topic of Freedom

To make sure everyone gets a chance to speak, we'll do a circle share using these questions as a guide:

•⁠ ⁠What are the characteristics of freedom?
•⁠ ⁠⁠How do desires relate to freedom?
•⁠ Stoicism teaches that freedom comes from acting only on what is within your control. Do you agree?
•⁠ ⁠⁠Are we freer today than people in the past?
•⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Can too much freedom become destructive?
•⁠ ⁠⁠Is it possible to think you’re free, but not actually be?
•⁠ ⁠⁠What are some things that have control over us?
•⁠ ⁠⁠Is freedom an individual right or a collective goal?
•⁠ ⁠Have you ever traded freedom for comfort, love, or security?
•⁠ ⁠⁠Is there an aspect of making yourself less free due to responsibility or family that makes sense?
•⁠ ⁠⁠Does lack of freedom act as a helpful direction to head in your life?