Durkheim argues that freedom is not to be identified with liberation from all restraints, rather, freedom exists in being "master of oneself" by "putting oneself under the wing of society." ... While there are many aspects of a common morality in our society, there are also many opportunities for individuals acting in a variety of ways in similar situations. ...
Every day millions wake up at dawn-stand in dirty, crowded buses-get off at their masters' posh houses-and then clean the floors, wash the dishes, weed the garden, feed their children, press their feet-all for a pittance. ... What Balram comes to realize is that he must test the boundaries of morality in his society and begin to live by his own moral code. ...
By being masters of themselves and proprietors of their own actions and labor, men had in themselves a great foundation of property and independence. ... By virtue of recognizing these God-given rights and laws of nature, through exercising dominion over oneself with regard to the rights of others, societies would benefit greatly in sustaining civility and morality. ... Just as Locke asserted we are born into natural law(s) or as Tocqueville claimed that democracy would unavoidably harvest civility and morality, Marx claimed that the resolution of the problems of capitalism were alrea...
Griet is overjoyed both to work with her intriguing master and to find an outlet for her talent. ... As Griet becomes part of her master's work, their growing intimacy spreads disruption and jealousy within the ordered household and ripples in the world beyond. ... Our fast-paced world blurs human morality with gives for materialism and venality. ...
