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Salahkah bila kita menghargai pikiran yang merdeka-yang…

“Salahkah bila kita menghargai pikiran yang merdeka-yang tidak dikejar kejar, yang tak diusut dan diancam, sebuah pikiran yang tak ditakut-takuti oleh cap "berdosa" atas nama Tuhan ataupun kewaspadaan.” quote by Goenawan Mohamad
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““Salahkah bila kita menghargai pikiran yang merdeka-yang tidak dikejar kejar, yang tak diusut dan diancam, sebuah pikiran yang tak ditakut-takuti oleh cap "berdosa" atas nama Tuhan ataupun kewaspadaan.””

Goenawan Mohamad

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Valuing independent thought that isn’t chased, questioned, or threatened, even when labeled sinful or dangerous by religious or cautious authorities.

In simple terms: Cherish free thinking despite criticism.

Key Takeaway

Defend intellectual freedom.

Themes

freedom of thought censorship individualism

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • journalistic writing
  • personal decision‑making
  • creative work

Key Concepts

philosophy political critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect free thought in hostile environments?
  • What risks arise from challenging dominant narratives?
A Different Perspective

May provoke backlash from conservative groups.

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