Harold J. Laski: “The right of the modern man to education became fundamental to his…”

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The right of the modern man to education became fundamental to his freedom once the mastery of Nature by science transformed the sources of power.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that education is a fundamental right for modern individuals to achieve freedom.

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If he stands alone, he has neither the knowledge nor the power to secure for himself proper protection.

From no accusation were its statesmen more anxious to be free than from that of a belief in democratic government.

If no such news is at hand it will be manufactured.

When I obey the state, I obey the best part of myself.

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