Harold J. Laski: “He sees the value of a general level of economic equality, even while…”

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He sees the value of a general level of economic equality, even while he is sceptical of its attainment.

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Laski points out Hume's recognition of economic equality's value, despite skepticism about achieving it.

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He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.

The more equality there is in a State, the more use, in general, we can make of our freedom.

It is an attempt to give each man as similar a chance as possible to utilize what powers he may possess.

Montesquieu thus became the prophet of a new race of thinkers.

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Harold J. Laski: “He sees the value of a general level of economic equality, even while he is sceptical of its attainment.”