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The state-purpose, like any other, is expressed through the agency of men.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “The state-purpose, like any other, is expressed through the agency of men.”
Editor's note · Context
He asserts that the purpose of the state is carried out through human agency, emphasizing the role of individuals in governance.
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