Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work and in that work does what he wants to do.

R.G. Collingwood

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Topic

Freedom Dream job Vocation Work

Author

R.G. Collingwood

Source

Speculum Mentis

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1924 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Philosopher Historian Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Collingwood, Robin George. Speculum Mentis; or The Map of Knowledge. Clarendon Press, 1924, prologue.

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Original Citation

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I am condemned to be free.

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Source
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Medium
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Genre
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

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Current Citation

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