"Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power."

Power, Thought, Choice, Liberty

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"Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power."

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