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Page 410
... interest that every society should be governed . There is often a great difference between the " will of all ” and the " general will . " The latter considers only the common interest ; the former takes private interest into account ...
... interest that every society should be governed . There is often a great difference between the " will of all ” and the " general will . " The latter considers only the common interest ; the former takes private interest into account ...
Page 506
... interest for me . This is the absolute right of personal existence — to find itself satisfied in its activity and labor . If men are to interest them- selves in anything , they must find their individuality gratified by its attainment ...
... interest for me . This is the absolute right of personal existence — to find itself satisfied in its activity and labor . If men are to interest them- selves in anything , they must find their individuality gratified by its attainment ...
Page 507
... interest , selfish passion , prejudiced opinion , spontaneously present themselves . This vast congeries of wills , interests , and activities , constitute the instru- ments , the means , the media , of the AN HISTORICAL PROBLEM 507.
... interest , selfish passion , prejudiced opinion , spontaneously present themselves . This vast congeries of wills , interests , and activities , constitute the instru- ments , the means , the media , of the AN HISTORICAL PROBLEM 507.
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