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He introduced into English political philosophy that systematic attention to forms instead of substance upon which the whole vicious theory of checks and balances was erected.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “He introduced into English political philosophy that systematic attention to forms instead of substance upon which the…”
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Laski critiques the focus on forms over substance in English political philosophy, particularly regarding checks and balances.
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