Diversity and Freedom

Published May 12, 2020

Freedom and diversity go hand in hand. While freedom promotes diversity, diversity protects freedom and prevents conformity. Together, freedom and diversity permit different expressions of people’s individuality that lead to the great achievements of civilization.

Discussion Questions

  1. Has the interpretation of diversity changed over time? If so, how?
  2. What comes to mind when you hear the word "freedom"?

Additional Resources

  •  Watch “How to Stay Free” on Free to Choose with Milton Friedman. Available here.
  • Read Milton Friedman on Freedom, available here.
  • Read “The Diversity Fundamentalists by Richard A. Epstein. Available here.
  • Read “Diversity Can Spell Trouble” by Victor Davis Hanson. Available here.
  • Read “The Rise of Faux Diversity” by Bruce Thornton. Available here.

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