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“It is of first importance that the military be subordinate to civilian government”

Quote by John Rawls

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John Rawls (February 21, 1921 - November 24, 2002) was an influential American philosopher, known for his contributions to political philosophy, particularly his theories on justice, freedom, and equality. His work, 'A Theory of Justice,' is considered a classic in the field of political philosophy and has had a profound impact on the late 20th-century discourse on these issues. more

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“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought. A theory however elegant and economical must be rejected or revised if it is untrue; likewise laws and institutions no matter how efficient and well-arranged must be reformed or abolished if they are unjust.”

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