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Harold J. Laski: Thought, after all, is the one certain weapon of utility in a different and complex world; and it was because the age…

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Thought, after all, is the one certain weapon of utility in a different and complex world; and it was because the age refused to look it in the face that it invited the approach of revolution.
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Harold J. Laski

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Here, Laski asserts that critical thinking is essential for navigating complex societal changes, warning against complacency.

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