“The law of all modern states takes account of associations, whose members, in theory, pursue the common end with equal zeal. The experience of all associations proves, however, that this is not the case, and that a lively, constant and vigorous awareness of the end is found only in a minority of the associates; an association is really rather like a comet—a large tail of docile followers dragged along by a small dynamic head.”
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Sovereignty: An Inquiry into the Political Good
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Bertrand de Jouvenel
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. more
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