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The eighteenth century saw clearly that each aspect of social life must find its place in the political equation.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “The eighteenth century saw clearly that each aspect of social life must find its place in the political equation.”
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Laski observes that the eighteenth century recognized the need for integrating various aspects of social life into political discussions.
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