“Though oppression may give rise to violent and repeated outbreaks, like the convulsions of a man in pain, it cannot mature a settled purpose and plan of regeneration, unless a new notion of happiness is joined to the sense of present evil.”
Quote by Lord Acton
Work
The History of Freedom: Great Event
This book explores significant episodes in the evolution of freedom as a concept and practice, tracing how various movements, documents, and turning points have shaped the understanding and exercise of individual and collective liberties. The work considers how struggles for emancipation, self-determination, and civil rights have unfolded in different historical contexts, and how these developments continue to inform contemporary discussions about governance, citizenship, and human dignity. The scope encompasses philosophical foundations, institutional developments, and social transformations that have advanced or contested the expansion of freedom in public and private life. more
Author
Lord Acton
British historian and political theorist, renowned for his profound insights into the relationship between freedom, power, and corruption. Lord Acton was one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era, and his works are still widely cited today. more
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