free agency

Competence vs Compliance

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Competence and compliance are not the same standard. Competence is the ability to do the work. Compliance is the ability to perform the language, attitudes, and procedures the institution prefers. Most organizations still say they reward the first. In practice they increasingly reward the second. The person who does the work well and refuses the … Read more

Classical Liberalism vs Modern Liberalism

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Classical liberalism and modern liberalism use the same word and do not mean the same thing. Classical liberalism, in its serious 18th- and 19th-century form, treats liberty as freedom from interference. The person judges, chooses, and acts. Rights are recognized, not granted. Government is limited so that free agency is not turned into an object … Read more