Equal ingenuity has been expended in explaining away all divergencies from this morphological type, and (the favored device) in ranking states in a hierarchical order of value as they approach the defining essence.
Dewey critiques the tendency to rank states based on their adherence to an ideal type.
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In no two ages or places is there the same public.
It rules but it does not regulate; for its rule is confined to receipt of tribute and ceremonial deference.
But in this respect he does not differ from those explicitly designated public officials who have also been known to betray the interest committed to them instead of faithfully representing it.
The relationships of husband and wife, parent and children, older and younger children, friend and friend, are the bonds from which authority proceeds.