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The State became the servant of the individual from being his master; and service became equated with an internal policy of laissez-faire.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “The State became the servant of the individual from being his master; and service became equated with an internal policy…”
Editor's note · Context
Laski asserts that the State transitioned from being a master to a servant of the individual, advocating for laissez-faire policies.
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