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The state is itself just only when it acts to secure justice--in the sense just defined.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “The state is itself just only when it acts to secure justice--in the sense just defined.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote emphasizes that a just state must prioritize the protection of justice and property.
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