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“Freedom is completely without meaning unless it is related to necessity, unless it represents victory over necessity.”

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Jacques Ellul (January 6, 1912 - May 19, 1994) was a prominent French philosopher known for his work in the fields of technological philosophy, sociology, and Christian theology. His research focused on the profound reflections on the impact of technology and society on modern life. more

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