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Men never move to the adumbration of general right until the conquest of political rights has been proved inadequate.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Men never move to the adumbration of general right until the conquest of political rights has been proved inadequate.”
Editor's note · Context
Laski argues that political rights must be established before broader notions of justice can emerge, emphasizing the foundational role of political engagement.
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