What inspired Étienne de La Boétie to explore the idea of voluntary servitude?
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What inspired Étienne de La Boétie to explore the idea of voluntary servitude?
Did anyone else feel that the relevance of this essay grew stronger over time?
How did La Boétie decide to frame his arguments—was it based on specific historical examples or purely philosophical reasoning?