IrishMist -> RE: Phil. of M/s relationship (help) (11/21/2005 5:35:46 AM)
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Theses: The master/slave relationship is one that can give the slave freedom, equality and inner strenghth. Freedom: can be found ones choice to enter the lifestyle -volentary slavery, in which it is a choose for her/him self -free to live up to expections on one person, and not the world -a slave can leave said relatioship at any time -due the fact that the contract between master and slave is not a legal document, he or she still has their freedoms of a person under the law --freedom lies in happyness with ones life and the right to choose how they live their life Freedom is most often found (from what I would gather) in accepting who you are, and what you want out of life. Granted, freedom can be found by entering the 'lifestyle', but not for the reasons that you state. ( and these are just MY OPINIONS, nothing else. In no way do I claim to be an expert on this) First off, if I read your first one correctly...A slave can voluntarily enter into a contract, BUT, once the contract has been discussed and signed by both parties, the slave no longer has the right to choose for him/herself. It does not mean that they lose their individuality or right to an opinion, only that they have Passed over the power of decisions to their master. Second, a slave DOES NOT HAVE the right to leave at any time. A slave may REQUEST to be released, but does not have the right to just leave. Legality comes in many forms. While some adhere strictly to the code of law that is written, there are laws outside of the paper that many hold sacred. For example; the Ten Commandments, while some have been written into actual law, the rest are unwritten laws that 99% of the population follows. When you enter into a contract, you do so with the belief, deep down in your soul, that the contract is legal and binding, and that you must do everything within your power to uphold it. Your equality sections sounds good, except for one small detail that I would have to disagree with. In a Master/slave relationship, the two are not equals. (again these are just my opinons and perceptions) Overall though, I think you are off to a good start for your thesis. I would be interested in seeing how it develops through time.
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