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... spirit of democracy , that is , equality of opportunity . It is not indeed probable that any form of government can ensure complete equality of opportunity , but democracy , as it progresses , cannot but work in this direction . It can ...
... spirit of democracy , that is , equality of opportunity . It is not indeed probable that any form of government can ensure complete equality of opportunity , but democracy , as it progresses , cannot but work in this direction . It can ...
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... spirit of resistance to both , asserting at the same time the right of parliament against the king and the right of the individual conscience against the bishops . In passing we observe that the historical role of religion in the ...
... spirit of resistance to both , asserting at the same time the right of parliament against the king and the right of the individual conscience against the bishops . In passing we observe that the historical role of religion in the ...
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... spirit of democracy . But we must beware of defining democracy as a " spirit , " a creed , a way of living , a set of attitudes . If we do so we play into the hands of those who claim that their systems of government express " true ...
... spirit of democracy . But we must beware of defining democracy as a " spirit , " a creed , a way of living , a set of attitudes . If we do so we play into the hands of those who claim that their systems of government express " true ...
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Our Neglected Heritage | 3 |
Liberty Equality and Fraternity | 12 |
The Rule of the People | 22 |
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