Mohammad Hatta: The Thinker of Freedom, Father of Democracy, and the Moral Conscience of Indonesia
Early Life and Intellectual Background Mohammad Hatta was born into a family that valued education, discipline, and integrity. From an early age, he was introduced to books, discussions, and ideas that shaped his strong intellectual foundation. Growing up in a society under colonial rule made him deeply aware of injustice and the importance of knowledge as a tool for liberation.