Defending Liberty

Author : Art Theocles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1491707321

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Defending Liberty by Art Theocles Pdf

"Reeling from the trials and tribulations of surviving a time shift and an enemy temporal attack during America's Revolutionary War; Nik, Sid, and John contemplate their lives moving forward in Americas past. They had long ceased thinking of home as the place in the year 2010 where they prospered with their wives, loved their children, and enjoyed the modern amenities that life in the twenty-first century afforded them ... Invading temporal forces present a complex puzzle for the three friends to discover, decipher, and solve as America's time runs out. Desperation and unusual circumstances force Nik, Sid, and John to use extreme measures, and some modern-day tactics, to defend their nation's freedom and history. Will the temporal contamination and evil disrupt America's historical timelines as it fights to maintain its borders, its liberty, and its very sovereignty?"--Amazon

Author : Mark Lasswell
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781541724150

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Fight for Liberty by Mark Lasswell Pdf

Anne Applebaum, Garry Kasparov, Richard North Patterson, and a constellation of other thinkers make the urgent case for liberal democracy---reinvigorating its central values in an age of doubt and discord. Liberal democracy is in crisis around the world, besieged by authoritarianism, nationalism, and other illiberal forces. Far-right parties are gaining traction in Europe, Vladimir Putin tightens his grip on Russia and undermines democracy abroad, and America struggles with poisonous threats from the right and left. But the defenders of democracy are strong too. Taking their cues from the 1788 Federalist Papers, the Renew Democracy Initiative is a collective of pro-democracy advocates from across the political spectrum, including Anne Applebaum, Garry Kasparov, Max Boot, Bret Stephens, Ted Koppel, and Natan Sharansky. This book is their foundational document, a collection of essays that analyze the multi-pronged threats to liberal democracy in the U.S. and abroad, and offer solutions based on fundamental democratic principles such as freedom of speech, a free press, and the rule of law. Fight for Liberty is a roadmap for the struggle against the rising tide of extremism and a cri de coeur in defense of the liberal world order, which sees itself threatened as never before today.

Author : Wendy Kaminer
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0807044113

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Free for All by Wendy Kaminer Pdf

A lawyer, social critic, and columnist at The American Prospect, Wendy Kaminer has said that she likes to think words have power but knows they don't cast spells. She argues with her readers and expects them to argue back. Her taste for liberty, her legal training, wit, and innate contrarianism help her elude the usual political labels and inform her writings on censorship, feminism, pop psychology, religion, criminal justice, and a range of rights and liberties at issue in the culture wars. In this new collection, Kaminer has her sights set on the fate of civil liberties in America. Opening with a powerful overview of liberty's tenuous hold on this "land of the free," Kaminer offers incisive, original investigations of political freedom in our frightened, post-September 11 world and reviews perennial threats to sexual and religious liberty, free speech, privacy, and the right to be free from unwarranted, unprincipled prosecutions.

Author : Andrew T. Walker
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493431151

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Liberty for All by Andrew T. Walker Pdf

Christians are often thought of as defending only their own religious interests in the public square. They are viewed as worrying exclusively about the erosion of their freedom to assemble and to follow their convictions, while not seeming as concerned about publicly defending the rights of Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and atheists to do the same. Andrew T. Walker, an emerging Southern Baptist public theologian, argues for a robust Christian ethic of religious liberty that helps the church defend religious freedom for everyone in a pluralistic society. Whether explicitly religious or not, says Walker, every person is striving to make sense of his or her life. The Christian foundations of religious freedom provide a framework for how Christians can navigate deep religious difference in a secular age. As we practice religious liberty for our neighbors, we can find civility and commonality amid disagreement, further the church's engagement in the public square, and become the strongest defenders of religious liberty for all. Foreword by noted Princeton scholar Robert P. George.

Author : Philip B. Heymann,Juliette N. Kayyem
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114113967

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Protecting Liberty in an Age of Terror by Philip B. Heymann,Juliette N. Kayyem Pdf

Since September 11, 2001, much has been said about the difficult balancing act between freedom and security, but few have made specific proposals for how to strike that balance. As the scandals over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib and the "torture memos" written by legal officials in the Bush administration show, without clear rules in place, things can very easily go very wrong. With this challenge in mind, Philip Heymann and Juliette Kayyem, directors of Harvard's Long-Term Legal Strategy Project for Preserving Security and Democratic Freedoms in the War on Terrorism, take a detailed look at how to handle these competing concerns. Taking into account both the national security viewpoint and the democratic freedoms viewpoint, Heymann and Kayyem consulted experts from across the political spectrum—including Rand Beers, Robert McNamara, and Michael Chertoff (since named Secretary of Homeland Security)—about the thorniest and most profound legal challenges of this new era. Heymann and Kayyem offer specific recommendations for dealing with such questions as whether assassination is ever acceptable, when coercion can be used in interrogation, and when detention is allowable. They emphasize that drawing clear rules to guide government conduct protects the innocent from unreasonable government intrusion and prevents government agents from being made scapegoats later if things go wrong. Their recommendations will be of great interest to legal scholars, legislators, policy professionals, and concerned citizens.

Author : Frank S. Meyer
Publisher : Chicago : H. Regnery Company
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Conservatism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005385211

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In Defense of Freedom by Frank S. Meyer Pdf

Author : John Stuart Mill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Liberty
ISBN : HARVARD:32044024786071

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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Pdf

Author : Mustafa Akyol
Publisher : Cato Institute
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781952223181

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Why, as a Muslim, I Defend Liberty by Mustafa Akyol Pdf

Islam, the second largest religion in the world, has several authoritarian interpretations today that defy human freedom—by executing “apostates” or “blasphemers,” imposing religious practices, or discriminating against women or minorities. In Why, as a Muslim, I Support Liberty, Mustafa Akyol offers a bold critique of this trouble, by frankly acknowledging its roots in the religious tradition. But Akyol also shows that Islam has “seeds of freedom” as well—in the Qur'an, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and the complex history of the Islamic civilization. It is past time, he argues, to grow those seeds into maturity, and reinterpret Islamic law and politics under the Qur'anic maxim, “No compulsion in religion.” Akyol shows that the major reinterpretation Islam needs now is similar to the transformation that began in Western Christianity back in the 17th century, with the groundbreaking ideas of classical liberal thinkers such as John Locke. The author goes back and forth between classical liberalism and the Islamic tradition, to excavate little-noticed parallels, first highlighted by the “Islamic liberals” of the late Ottoman Empire, unknown to many Muslims and non-Muslims today. In short chapters, Akyol digs into big questions. Why do Muslims need to “reform” the Sharia? But is there something to “revive” in the Sharia as well? Should Muslims really glorify “conquest,” or rather believe in social contract? Is capitalism really alien to Islam, which has a rich heritage of free markets and civil society? Finally, he addresses a suspicion common among Muslims today: What if liberty is a mere cover used by Western powers to advance their imperialist schemes? With personal stories, historical anecdotes, theological insights, and a very accessible prose, this is the little big book on the intersection of Islam and liberty.

Author : Leon Kass
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781594033902

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Life Liberty & the Defense of Dignity by Leon Kass Pdf

At the onset of Life, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity, Leon Kass gives us a status report on where we stand today: “Human nature itself lies on the operating table, ready for alteration, for eugenic and psychic ‘enhancement,’ for wholesale redesign. In leading laboratories, academic and industrial, new creators are confidently amassing their powers and quietly honing their skills. For anyone who cares about preserving our humanity, the time has come for paying attention.” Trained as a medical doctor and biochemist, Dr. Kass has become one of our most provocative thinkers on bioethical issues. In Life, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity, he has written a book that grapples with the moral meaning of the new biomedical technologies now threatening to take us back to the future envisioned by Aldous Huxley in Brave New World. In a series of mediations on cloning, embryo research, the sale of organs, and the assault on mortality itself, Kass questions the wisdom of trying to break down the natural boundaries given us and to remake the human body into an instrument of our will. He also attempts to chart a course by which we might avoid the dehumanization of biotechnical “recreationism” without rejecting modern science or rejecting its genuine contributions to human welfare. Leon Kass writes profoundly about the limits of science and the limits of life, about what makes us human and gives us human dignity. Life, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity.

Author : Ron Paul
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781455504435

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Liberty Defined by Ron Paul Pdf

In Liberty Defined, congressman and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ron Paul returns with his most provocative, comprehensive, and compelling arguments for personal freedom to date. The term "Liberty" is so commonly used in our country that it has become a mere cliché. But do we know what it means? What it promises? How it factors into our daily lives? And most importantly, can we recognize tyranny when it is sold to us disguised as a form of liberty? Dr. Paul writes that to believe in liberty is not to believe in any particular social and economic outcome. It is to trust in the spontaneous order that emerges when the state does not intervene in human volition and human cooperation. It permits people to work out their problems for themselves, build lives for themselves, take risks and accept responsibility for the results, and make their own decisions. It is the seed of America. This is a comprehensive guide to Dr. Paul's position on fifty of the most important issues of our times, from Abortion to Zionism. Accessible, easy to digest, and fearless in its discussion of controversial topics, LIBERTY DEFINED sheds new light on a word that is losing its shape.

Author : Lewis F Abbott
Publisher : Industrial Systems Research
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780906321737

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Defending Liberty by Lewis F Abbott Pdf

Defending Liberty: The Case for a New Bill of Rights Basic laws limiting state power have existed for centuries in Britain. However, some serious official assaults on liberty, democracy and the rule of law have occurred in the country of late. This book is a detailed review of the case for a new Bill of Rights to more effectively protect economic, political, judicial, communication and personal rights and freedoms in the UK. An effective modern Bill of Rights would ban a far wider range of official actions than the original 17th century bill. It would also create a new independent Supreme Court with the power to nullify government laws and policies violating its terms. Contents: 1. Defending liberty through a new Bill of Rights 2. Existing rights laws in Britain 3. Constitutional limits on power in America 4. European rights codes 5. Economic rights and freedoms 6. Political rights and freedoms 7. Judicial rights and freedoms 8. Communication rights and freedoms

Author : Jeremy Bentham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Interest
ISBN : HARVARD:32044009776808

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Defence of Usury by Jeremy Bentham Pdf

Author : Art Theocles
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491707319

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Defending Liberty by Art Theocles Pdf

Reeling from the trials and tribulations of surviving a time shift and an enemy temporal attack during Americas Revolutionary War; Nik, Sid, and John contemplate their lives moving forward in Americas past. They had long ceased thinking of home as the place in the year 2010 where they prospered with their wives, loved their children, and enjoyed the modern amenities that life in the twenty-first century afforded them. Trapped in the past, our friends now struggle to endure in parts and times unknown, hoping for peace and quiet to contemplate their future. A second temporal event drives them to engage people of their history for answers and direction. When they learn that they have shifted to another of Americas domestic conflicts, the men soon discover a sinister and dangerous contamination that again threatens Americas survival. Invading temporal forces present a complex puzzle for the three friends to discover, decipher, and solve as Americas time runs out. Desperation and unusual circumstances force Nik, Sid, and John to use extreme measures, and some modern-day tactics, to defend their nations freedom and history. Will the temporal contamination and evil disrupt Americas historical timelines as it fights to maintain its borders, its liberty, and its very sovereignty?

Author : John Stuart Mill
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536930369

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On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Pdf

In his much quoted, seminal work, On Liberty, John Stuart Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite to the higher pleasures-the summum bonum of Utilitarianism. Published in 1859, On Liberty presents one of the most eloquent defenses of individual freedom and is perhaps the most widely-read liberal argument in support of the value of liberty.

Author : Russell Freedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015052884148

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In Defense of Liberty by Russell Freedman Pdf

Describes the origins, applications of, and challenges to the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that comprise the Bill of Rights.