What is Freedom? A Cross-Cultural Investigation for our Times

Is freedom a cultural specific concept? Are there many freedoms? What is the cost of freedom? Why is unfreedom sometimes acceptable or even, attractive? With unfreedom on the rise once again in our 21st century, whether through algorithms, surveillance, or neo-fascism, how do we achieve freedom in our day? What kinds of freedom are possible? These are the kinds of meditations I would like to explore in an Honors seminar focusing on literature of different genres, philosophy, cultural theory, and journalism.