“But we must realize that even this tendency to restrict the exploitation of class privileges is a fairly common ingredient of totalitarianism. Totalitarianism is not simply amoral. It is the morality of the closed society—of the group, or of the tribe; it is not individual selfishness, but it is collective selfishness.”
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The Open Society and Its Enemies - Volume One: The Spell of Plato
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Karl Popper
Karl Popper (July 28, 1902 – September 17, 1994) was an influential philosopher known for his work on critical rationalism and falsificationism. He is renowned for his contributions to the philosophy of science, political philosophy, and epistemology, with his ideas having a profound impact on these fields. more
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