Product Description

Judah Freed's Global Sense updates Thomas Paine's Common Sense to renew hope in these times that try our souls. Where Paine changed history by opposing monarchy and hereditary succession, Freed confronts alpha male rule and authority addiction, instead proposing mindful self rule and personal democracy. He shows how our natural global interactivity empowers us to change the world by changing ourselves. Democracy is a personal growth issue," Freed writes. "Inner peace creates world peace."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #586947 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

David Wann, co-author of Affluenza
"Freed proposes a cultural/political Big Bang.... His breakthrough theme is that we can have both safety and liberty."

ForeWord Magazine
"Freed makes his case that amid global unrest, we the people must begin a new way of thinking and acting."

Frances Moore Lappé, author of Diet For a Small Planet
"There is a hunger for this kind of integrative global perspective. I am extremely enthusiastic about the book."

Customer Reviews

"Global Sense" Makes Sense In Today's World
I received an advance copy of "Global Sense" from Judah Freed at The International New Age Trade Show in Denver in June, 2007. I read it on the plane traveling home and I must say it is a thought provoking and insightful book. Thomas Paine would be pleased with Freed's work! Freed presents each of us the power within to divert disaster and war simply by applying the principles of human nature. It is not man's nature to cause pain and plight and yet when we follow the precepts of many of the world leaders today, that is exactly what we achieve. If each global citizen communicated man's true desire, the world would indeed be a different place! Bravo to Judah Freed for having the courage to present his ideas!

highly recommend
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (11/06)

"Global Sense" was written to be a modern update of "Common Sense" which was written by Thomas Paine and published in 1776. Judah Freed wrote "Global Sense" to "Awaken your personal power for Democracy and World Peace." It is written from the perspective of what he thought Thomas Paine would write if he was alive today. What is interesting is that the same ideals hold true for today. Both men wanted us to empower ourselves so that we can empower others. Freed wants us to bring back true democracy and achieve world peace.

"Global Sense" addresses four main areas: 1. Mindful Self Rule and Modern Republics; 2. Male Rule and Authority Addiction; 3. Thoughts on the State of World Affairs; 4. Our Ability for Democracy and World Peace. These topics are written to renew our hope and inspire us into taking action for change. "Awakening to a global sense of our unity in a divided community is our best hope for democracy and world peace."

In addition to Thomas Paine, Freed also reflects on the works of; Thomas Hobbes, Barich Spinoza, Friedrich Nietzsche, John Locke, and Charles Darwin, to name a few. He also puts in thought-provoking quotes by some of these people. At the end of the book there is an extensive bibliography and a "Global Sense Study Guide." In addition to being valuable for self reflection, this guide would also be great for use in the classroom or in a readers group.

I found "Global Sense" to be very thought-provoking and informative. I wish that I had access to a book like this when I was in college. I know that I would have retained much more information because it is written in a way that is interesting and not like a dry textbook. In college, I did what I needed to pass the required philosophy and political science courses. I did not retain much. Today I find myself sadly lacking information in these areas and unable to contribute to a decent conversation on these matters. I really feel like "Global Sense" has helped to fill in the gaps where I am lacking. I highly recommend it to people who are interested in philosophy and political science, and people like myself who have some catching up to do.

This book changed how I see myself and the world!
Awareness of our global oneness has always been a spiritual feeling for me. As a result, I've always appreciated the ecological activists' phrase, "Think globally, act locally." But I never thought this idea applied to politics. I've long felt that my vote is meaningless and that nothing I do or say will really make any real difference. Wow, was I mistaken!

"Global Sense" by Judah Freed turned around my whole concept of what it means to be a global citizen. Now I understand that what I think in my head and what I do in the world every day changes life on earth for everybody.

I was especially hit hard by Freed's idea that those of us with global sense who act from our conscience actually have more power in the world than all the presidents and kings and dictators put together. He says that by each of acting on what we know inside is right, from the products we buy to the the politician we elect, our combined strength (without any central organization) is enough to make all the power addicts on earth quake in their boots. I like that. I never realized before that I am so powerful.

The book also helped me to see that "government by the consent of the governed" means I have the right to change my government's policies. If my government is making laws without my consent that violate my "natural rights," such as the USA Patriot Act, then my government is no longer morally legitimate, according to Tom Paine, and therefore loses its right to govern. This idea shakes up my mental blocks. I'm not in favor of a revolution (nor is Freed), so this means that my vote is important. More than that, this means I have to closely monitor the actions and policies of those I elect to make sure they stay accountable to me! Seems like we all need to do do this.

Another idea that really hit home is that my personal growth is the key to democracy and world peace. The book says I have to manage my personal freedom responsibly if I want to enjoy freedom in the society. The books says that if I want peace in the world, I have to cultivate peace within myself. This is common sense, but it never occurred to me before.

So, if you want to read a book that will change how you think and feel about yourself and your power in the world, I strongly encourage you to read "Global Sense."