Freedom And Free Will. The Longing for a Truly and Freely Determined Life

The longing for a truly and freely determined life. Is this really possible, and are success and failure the result of an achievement process that is individually determined?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Experience freedom, feel, understand-
• The initial question of the title contradicts the mistaken belief that each individual controls his own fate and can be successful, irrespective of the phase of his life.
• The possible main causes lie in the dominating religions of those times and the history of education tightly interwoven with them.
• For the individual human intelligence forms and changes from the moment of birth his whole life long.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text explores the concept of freedom and free will in the context of individual development and societal influence. It aims to challenge the notion that success and failure are solely determined by individual effort, arguing that external factors play a crucial role.

• The impact of social environment on individual development
• The role of education in shaping individual potential
• The limitations of individual freedom in the face of societal structures
• The importance of personalized education and equal opportunity
• The influence of cultural background on identity formation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The first chapter introduces the concept of freedom as an active and self-determined pursuit, using the metaphor of a ship captain navigating through different weather conditions. It emphasizes the importance of actively choosing one's path.
• The second chapter challenges the belief in individual control over success and failure, arguing that success often relies on collaboration and external factors. It highlights the influence of social environment, particularly upbringing, on individual development.
• The third chapter explores the role of education in shaping individuals and argues that education systems should prioritize equal opportunities and personalized learning. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention and a uniform state education policy.
• The fourth chapter discusses the development of individual intelligence and the need for ongoing support and education. It criticizes traditional education systems and advocates for a common school system that caters to individual needs and aspirations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords of the text include freedom, free will, individual development, social environment, education, equal opportunity, cultural influence, and identity formation. The text also emphasizes the importance of personalized learning and the need for a more equitable and just society.

Details

• Autor: Dipl.-Kfm. (FH), Master of Arts (Univ.) Jörg Löschmann (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
• Seiten: 11
• Katalognummer: V214286
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656426387
• ISBN (Buch): 9783656434290
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: freedom free will