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“Si des individus passionnés, enclins par la passion au crime et au mensonge, se composent de la même manière en un peuple véridique et juste, alors il est bon que le peuple soit souverain. Une constitution démocratique est bonne si d'abord elle fait en sorte que les vouloirs du peuple soient exécutés. Le véritable esprit de 1789 consiste à penser, non pas qu'une chose est juste parce que le peuple la veut, mais qu'à certaines conditions le vouloir du peuple a plus de chances qu'aucun autre vouloir d'être conforme à la justice.”

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Note sur la suppression générale des partis politiques

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Simone Weil
Simone Weil

Simone Weil was a French philosopher, social activist, and writer. Born on February 3, 1909, and died on August 24, 1943, Weil is known for her profound philosophical thinking and her passionate commitment to social justice. Her works have had a significant impact on later philosophers and social thinkers. more

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