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Liberty in the Age of Terror: A Guide to Defending Freedom in an Uncertain World

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In the wake of 9/11, the world has been grappling with the challenge of balancing liberty and security. In this timely and provocative book, legal scholar and national security expert Philip Bobbitt argues that we must not sacrifice our freedoms in the name of safety. Drawing on history, philosophy, and law, Bobbitt shows how liberty has always been essential to our security, and how it is more important than ever in the age of terror.

Liberty in the Age of Terror: A Defence of Civil Liberties and Enlightenment Values

by A. C. Grayling

4.1 out of 5

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A Call to Arms

Bobbitt begins his book with a call to arms. He argues that we are facing a new kind of threat, one that is unlike anything we have seen before. This new threat is not a traditional military threat, but a threat to our way of life. It is a threat to our freedoms, our values, and our institutions. Bobbitt argues that we must not be afraid of this threat, but we must confront it head-on. We must defend our freedoms and our way of life, no matter the cost.

The Importance of Liberty

Bobbitt argues that liberty is essential to our security. He shows how liberty has always been a source of strength for our nation. It has allowed us to innovate, to create, and to prosper. It has also allowed us to defeat our enemies and to defend our way of life. Bobbitt argues that liberty is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is the foundation of our security, and we must never give it up.

The Dangers of Fear

Bobbitt warns that fear is our greatest enemy. He argues that fear can lead us to make bad decisions, to give up our freedoms, and to betray our values. Fear can paralyze us and prevent us from taking the necessary steps to protect our security. Bobbitt argues that we must not be afraid of the terrorists. We must not let them win. We must stand up for our freedoms and our way of life.

A Blueprint for the Future

In the final chapter of his book, Bobbitt offers a blueprint for the future. He argues that we must create a new kind of security, one that is based on liberty. This new security will not be based on fear, but on hope. It will not be based on force, but on cooperation. Bobbitt argues that we must build a world where everyone is free to live their lives in peace and security. This is the only way to defeat the terrorists and to protect our way of life.

Liberty in the Age of Terror is a timely and important book. It is a book that will make you think, and it is a book that will inspire you. Bobbitt argues that we must not sacrifice our freedoms in the name of safety. We must defend our freedoms and our way of life, no matter the cost. This is the only way to defeat the terrorists and to build a better future.

Liberty in the Age of Terror: A Defence of Civil Liberties and Enlightenment Values

by A. C. Grayling

4.1 out of 5