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IT is a common saying that thought is free. A man can never be hindered from thinking whatever he chooses so long as he conceals what he thinks. The working of his mind is limited only by the bounds of his experience and the power of his imagination. But this natural liberty... Read Full Overview

Most people who live in open societies, especially in the West, take freedom of thought and the right to express that thought for granted. But through most of history, independent thinking, outside of the framework of social or religious convention, was discouraged and often... Read Full Overview

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A History of Freedom of Thought is a comprehensive book written by John Bagnell Bury that explores the evolution of the concept of freedom of thought in human history. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Enlightenment and modern times... Read Full Overview

IT is a common saying that thought is free. A man can never be hindered from thinking whatever he chooses so long as he conceals what he thinks. The working of his mind is limited only by the bounds of his experience and the power of his imagination. But this natural liberty... Read Full Overview