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... means . We are so familiar with democracy that we often think its meaning is too plain to need any examination . But familiarity may breed misunderstand- ing , here as elsewhere . We fail to see the importance of the things we take for ...
... means . We are so familiar with democracy that we often think its meaning is too plain to need any examination . But familiarity may breed misunderstand- ing , here as elsewhere . We fail to see the importance of the things we take for ...
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... means or " eco- nomic opportunity " or even " economic equality . " But it is a mis- use of language to call any of these things , in so far as they exist , " economic democracy . " We know what socialism means and what capitalism means ...
... means or " eco- nomic opportunity " or even " economic equality . " But it is a mis- use of language to call any of these things , in so far as they exist , " economic democracy . " We know what socialism means and what capitalism means ...
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... means , or that it is the substance or essence of democracy whereas political democracy is merely the form . Now there is no reason why those who believe in democracy should not seek to lessen the disparities of wealth and to socialize ...
... means , or that it is the substance or essence of democracy whereas political democracy is merely the form . Now there is no reason why those who believe in democracy should not seek to lessen the disparities of wealth and to socialize ...
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Our Neglected Heritage | 3 |
Liberty Equality and Fraternity | 12 |
The Rule of the People | 22 |
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