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Keroro Posted 18 years ago
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what is "independence that is sought"?
what is the meaning of "independence that is sought" in:
"Self-reliance is a delicate balance. While it refers to a condition of independence, in another sense it most assuredly is not independence that is sought. Rather, the ideal is a vulnerable 'interdependence' on resources and goodwill - not just from within the person or group but from appropriate resources wherever they may be found."
thank you!
"Self-reliance is a delicate balance. While it refers to a condition of independence, in another sense it most assuredly is not independence that is sought. Rather, the ideal is a vulnerable 'interdependence' on resources and goodwill - not just from within the person or group but from appropriate resources wherever they may be found."
thank you!
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Keroro what is the meaning of "independence that is sought" in: "Self-reliance is a delicate balance. While it refers to a condition of independence, in another sense it most assuredly is not independence that is sought. " thank you!
- Keroro what is the meaning of "independence that is sought" in: "Self-reliance is a delicate balance.
- While it refers to a condition of independence, in another sense it most assuredly is not independence that is sought.
- " thank you!
- 'Sought' is the past tense (and past participle) of 'to seek' (to look for).
- Does this help?
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Kerorowhat is the meaning of "independence that is sought" in:
"Self-reliance is a delicate balance. While it refers to a condition of independence, in another sense it most assuredly is not independence that is sought. Rather, the ideal is a vulnerable 'interdependence' on resources and goodwill - not just from within the person or group but from appropriate res
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yes, I know. but judging from the context, "independence" and "independence that is sought" seem to have a contrasting quality. I just don't get that.
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It's quite hard to understand. Perhaps it means that you are able to make your own way in the world. You are not a farmer living off the grid, making your own power and growing your own food, which would be true independence (in this author's eyes), but rather you are able to do what is necessary within the world to not have to rely on others to take care of everything for you.
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I think the difficulty with this passage is that there is no active subject for "sought"---just who is it doing the seeking here? A better choice might have been: "it is not independence that is necessary."
Let me try to rephrase it:
Self-reliance is a delicate balance.While the word refers to a condition of independence, in another sense the person who wants to be se
Let me try to rephrase it:
Self-reliance is a delicate balance.While the word refers to a condition of independence, in another sense the person who wants to be se
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