Commentary
The idea that people have an unalienable right to pursue their own happiness is a very radical idea. Before the 18th century, almost no one in the world believed it. Even today, only a small sliver of humankind agrees with it.
Pursuit of Happiness: The Growth of a Radical Idea
The belief that people can choose their own paths, politically and economically, is pretty new. How’s it going so far?
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