Freedom

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This paper explains that the concept of freedom is a very relative one that is dependant on a person's mindset. It compares how this concept is expressed in differing cultures and philosophies between Eastern worlds and Western worlds.

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"There can be as many definitions of freedom as many people we have in this world. Everybody defines freedom according to his own mindset. Intellectuals demand freedom of thought and expression. Young men ask for the freedom of action. Rebels fight for the freedom to think out of the way and challenge the status quo. In short, everyone wants to exercise his own will within his limited sphere. Similarly, East and West have their own definitions of freedom. West defines freedom as one's right to think, say and do according to one's choice and regardless of any discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, caste or creed. On the other hand, East freedom has some spiritual dimensions. Here freedom means the freedom of spirit - freedom from want, freedom from fear and freedom from guilt and in the end freedom from illusions. (Heehs: 2002)"

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