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| Individual freedom has been a recurring theme in western literature and society. The essay argues that the word freedom connotes individual freedom in western culture because of the experience of slavery. Since Asia lacked this experience, freedom in this sense has no meaning here. The word connotes collective freedom consistent with Asian colonial experience. Attempts to 'transfer' freedom will, therefore, fail. |
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