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... interest . In order , then , to work up the case for constitutionalism and parliamentarism , as necessary forms of government , he reasoned as follows : If men's actions are determined by selfish interests , then the only rulers who ...
... interest . In order , then , to work up the case for constitutionalism and parliamentarism , as necessary forms of government , he reasoned as follows : If men's actions are determined by selfish interests , then the only rulers who ...
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... interest in the general affairs of the state necessary to the formation of a public opinion , the electors will seldom make any use of the right of suffrage but to serve their private interest , or the interest of their locality , or of ...
... interest in the general affairs of the state necessary to the formation of a public opinion , the electors will seldom make any use of the right of suffrage but to serve their private interest , or the interest of their locality , or of ...
Page 467
... interest and shade of opinion in the country can have its cause even passionately pleaded , in the face of the government and of all other interests and opinions , can compel them to listen , and either comply , or state clearly why ...
... interest and shade of opinion in the country can have its cause even passionately pleaded , in the face of the government and of all other interests and opinions , can compel them to listen , and either comply , or state clearly why ...
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