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The document discusses the concept of "manceps" which refers to the person who takes possession of something, particularly a slave. It explores the idea that we are all held in the "grip" or possession of others from childhood, and how the Western ideal of emancipation involves fully possessing knowledge, will, and feelings to free oneself from all debts to others. However, this notion of emancipation fails to recognize that we are born dependent on others and shaped by influences we do not fully comprehend

Author

Ives Rosenfeld

Language

EN