Send us a text Philosopher Rebecca Lowe (Mercatus Center) joins me to do an ideas-only deep dive: what freedom really is, why it matters, how it intersects with equality, and how to tell coercion from choice. We talk charitable argument (steelmanning), the social value of clear definitions, and Rebecca’s agent-focused view of freedom—plus why doing something freely can have value even when the act is bad. Support the show Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update. Follow us on Facebook,...

The Great Antidote

Juliette Sellgren

How Definitions Change Debates: Freedom, Rights, and Equality with Rebecca Lowe

DEC 5, 202549 MIN
The Great Antidote

How Definitions Change Debates: Freedom, Rights, and Equality with Rebecca Lowe

DEC 5, 202549 MIN

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Philosopher Rebecca Lowe (Mercatus Center) joins me to do an ideas-only deep dive: what freedom really is, why it matters, how it intersects with equality, and how to tell coercion from choice. We talk charitable argument (steelmanning), the social value of clear definitions, and Rebecca’s agent-focused view of freedom—plus why doing something freely can have value even when the act is bad. 

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