Harold J. Laski: “Nor would it be difficult to show that Locke's state has more real…”

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Nor would it be difficult to show that Locke's state has more real room for individuality than Rousseau's.

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Laski argues that Locke's political framework allows for greater individuality compared to Rousseau's.

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Harold J. Laski: “Nor would it be difficult to show that Locke's state has more real room for individuality than Rousseau's.”