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... develop not only self - awareness but also full capacity for personal decision . No one makes up our minds for us , nor do we make them up by any artificial gimmick such as boarding a band- wagon of public opinion or conforming to ...
... develop not only self - awareness but also full capacity for personal decision . No one makes up our minds for us , nor do we make them up by any artificial gimmick such as boarding a band- wagon of public opinion or conforming to ...
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... DEVELOP AN ADEQUATE HIERARCHY OF VALUES The plurality of traditions in our culture imposes an immense burden of ... developed hierarchy of values within each individual in terms of which he can order his own choices . These hierarchies ...
... DEVELOP AN ADEQUATE HIERARCHY OF VALUES The plurality of traditions in our culture imposes an immense burden of ... developed hierarchy of values within each individual in terms of which he can order his own choices . These hierarchies ...
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... develop in directions which will be more creative for them . The probability of this is increased to the extent that they are encour- aged to develop their own bases of judgment and to feel confident in proceeding on their own . The ...
... develop in directions which will be more creative for them . The probability of this is increased to the extent that they are encour- aged to develop their own bases of judgment and to feel confident in proceeding on their own . The ...
Contents
PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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