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Page xxvi
... expediency : and it is nothing more . Such , in Rousseau's view , are the ends for which the State exists ; and such are some of the consequences which flow from their acceptance . All , however , is not yet said . And , unless the ...
... expediency : and it is nothing more . Such , in Rousseau's view , are the ends for which the State exists ; and such are some of the consequences which flow from their acceptance . All , however , is not yet said . And , unless the ...
Page xxxiv
... expediency . From the abstract tone of his earlier chapters , this was certainly not to be expected . And after the opening words , which challenge all men and all nations to throw off their chains and reclaim the freedom which is their ...
... expediency . From the abstract tone of his earlier chapters , this was certainly not to be expected . And after the opening words , which challenge all men and all nations to throw off their chains and reclaim the freedom which is their ...
Page xliii
... expediency - in one word , only by free discussion and association - that they are carried to triumph . To prohibit association is therefore to make progress well - nigh impossible . And , as Rousseau had no belief in progress , this is ...
... expediency - in one word , only by free discussion and association - that they are carried to triumph . To prohibit association is therefore to make progress well - nigh impossible . And , as Rousseau had no belief in progress , this is ...
Page xliv
... , it is neither to be prohibited , nor even limited , under any circumstances , upon any plea of expediency , whatever . The argument from the ' rights of man ' is , however , uncommonly treacherous ; xliv DU CONTRAT SOCIAL.
... , it is neither to be prohibited , nor even limited , under any circumstances , upon any plea of expediency , whatever . The argument from the ' rights of man ' is , however , uncommonly treacherous ; xliv DU CONTRAT SOCIAL.
Page xlv
... expediency . Few , therefore , if any , of what we conveniently call ' rights ' are things absolute and indefeasible . Even the right to life , of all rights the most fundamental , is limited by the penal law ; it is still further ...
... expediency . Few , therefore , if any , of what we conveniently call ' rights ' are things absolute and indefeasible . Even the right to life , of all rights the most fundamental , is limited by the penal law ; it is still further ...
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