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And it follows that the more equal are the social rights of citizens, the more likely they are to be able to utilize their freedom in realms worthy of exploration.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “And it follows that the more equal are the social rights of citizens, the more likely they are to be able to utilize…”
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He posits that greater equality in social rights enhances the ability to explore one's freedom.
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