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Bertrand de Jouvenel was a French philosopher known for his profound contributions to political philosophy. His ideas were deeply influenced by classical political philosophy, particularly focusing on issues of power, freedom, and democracy.

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Famous Bertrand de Jouvenel Quotes

“For, once man is declared 'the measure of all things,' there is no longer a true, or a good, or a just, but only opinions of equal validity whose clash can be settled only by political or military force; and each force in turn enthrones in its hour of triumph a true, a good, and a just which will endure just as long as itself.”

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“A people among whom custom is altogether sovereign endures the despotism of the dead.”

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Book:Power: the natural history of its growth

Source: Power: the natural history of its growth

About the Author

Born: October 31, 1903
Died: March 1, 1987
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 17

Books & Sources

On Power: Its Nature and the History of Its GrowthRelated source material

Sovereignty: An Inquiry into the Political GoodRelated source material

The Ethics of RedistributionRelated source material

Power: the natural history of its growthRelated source material

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