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“Power without authority is tyranny.”

Quote by Jacques Maritain

Book:Man and the State

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Man and the State

This book delves into the philosophical and political implications of the relationship between individuals and the state, examining concepts such as sovereignty, governance, and individual rights. more

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Jacques Maritain

Jacques Maritain was a French philosopher born on November 18, 1882, in Paris, France, and died on April 28, 1973. He is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, renowned for his contributions to Christian philosophy, political philosophy, and aesthetics. more

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