Tag Archives: Freedom

It’s ‘Tragic’ but it’s not ‘Right’

Posted on 16th Jan, 2011 by Puddleglum

This post on the blog “A Life of the Mind” picks up on Steven Pinker’s comparison in his book The Blank Slate, of the Utopian and Tragic Visions, that, some argue, underpin ‘liberal’ and ‘conservative’ impulses. These ‘visions’ come from … Continue reading →

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The SAS and CEOs – what’s all the fuss about?

Posted on 11th Nov, 2010 by Puddleglum

There’s certainly a fuss. The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp ordered an immediate inquiry. The Editor of the Nelson Mail wasn’t impressed. What is the fuss about? Perhaps it’s over the idea that the military need to run a ‘corporate cake … Continue reading →

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Freedom of dissociation

Posted on 23rd Oct, 2010 by Puddleglum

Is the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill that seeks to alter the basis of Students Associations in New Zealand really about defending the right of freedom of association? It’s hard to see how it is. Continue reading →

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