On the record
With its fundamental doctrines Locke had already made his countrymen familiar; and what was needed for the appreciation of its teaching was less a renaissance than discontent.
Said by
Harold J. Laski
Source
gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “With its fundamental doctrines Locke had already made his countrymen familiar; and what was needed for the appreciation…”
Editor's note · Context
Laski argues that discontent, rather than a renaissance, was necessary for the appreciation of Locke's teachings.
Share
More from Harold J. Laski
But when trade unions seek for what they regard as justice, one of their most powerful sources of strength is the awakening of the slow and inert public to a sense of the position.
He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.
What is needed is a patriot king who will destroy corruption and awaken the spirit of liberty.
I cannot accept the position that government is always entitled to count on industrial peace, whatever its policy.
Other voices in this conversation
