If my reader agrees with me in my premises then we are not likely to disagree in the conclusion that the causes of these grave symptoms are not ephemeral or superficial; but must have their origin in some deep-seated and world-wide change in human society.
Beck emphasizes the need to understand deep societal changes to address current issues.
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It discusses a great malaise of our age, for which, I fear, no written Constitution, however wise, is an adequate remedy.
Assuredly, the man of to-day, with the rich heritage of countless ages, can do no less.
Even such masters of classical prose as Francis Parkman, perhaps the greatest historian who has used the English language as his vehicle, are almost unknown to the average reader.
I do so, because it has a direct bearing on the decay of the spirit of constitutionalism both in America and elsewhere.
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