When it comes to the desire for liberty and justice, there is no clash of civilizations. People everywhere are capable of freedom, and worthy of freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush argues that liberty and justice are universal desires that transcend cultural differences.
- In plain terms
- Everyone wants freedom and justice regardless of culture.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom and justice are universal human values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is freedom universal?
- How do cultures define justice?
Another view
This view may overlook genuine cultural differences in values.
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