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... issue of independ- ence . If we have developed substantial internal standards to which reason can refer in making personal choices , we can relax external directives with considerable confidence ; but if these internal stand- ards are ...
... issue of independ- ence . If we have developed substantial internal standards to which reason can refer in making personal choices , we can relax external directives with considerable confidence ; but if these internal stand- ards are ...
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... issues , and ( b ) a symbolic environment meaningful in the sense that the issues which are alive in it impress the individual as being important . But what the indi- vidual's perspective on these issues will be should not be determined ...
... issues , and ( b ) a symbolic environment meaningful in the sense that the issues which are alive in it impress the individual as being important . But what the indi- vidual's perspective on these issues will be should not be determined ...
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... issue fairly , if we do this we eliminate one possible check on the validity of our formulation . Where our opponent will not agree that the issue be- tween us is as we have said , it is always wise to recheck our bearings , for if by ...
... issue fairly , if we do this we eliminate one possible check on the validity of our formulation . Where our opponent will not agree that the issue be- tween us is as we have said , it is always wise to recheck our bearings , for if by ...
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PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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