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A History of Ideas: Theologian Giles Fraser on Religious Freedom

What Does It Mean to Be Free?

13/11/2014

Theologian Giles Fraser on Religious Freedom

BBC Radio 4 - A History of Ideas, Theologian Giles Fraser on Religious Freedom

Theologian Giles Fraser believes true freedom comes from accepting constraints in life.

Giles Fraser is a theologian and he is interested in the tradition of religious thinking that understands true liberation comes from accepting constraints in life.

Theologian Giles Fraser thinks freedom is overrated. It has become a kind of tyranny or obsession. He is interested in the tradition of religious thinking that understands true liberation sometimes comes from accepting boundaries on life. His key thinker is the medieval philosopher and Franciscan monk William of Ockham whom he blames for this turn of events. Giles talks to Brother Sam, a contemporary Franciscan Monk, about the way his life of constraint has led him to feel free. Giles also talks to Phillip Blond, theologian and political adviser.

This programme is part of a week of programmes looking at the history of ideas around Freedom.

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