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French Revolution

French Revolution

Written by: Edgar Fawcett
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 In examining the complexities of community decision-making, Hilaire Belloc asserts a profound truth a community may claim authority, yet it can still err, just as individuals can. He emphasizes that the sovereignty of a community does not preclude the possibility of deliberate wrongdoing. The tension between majority rule and moral authority reveals the intricate balance of power and conscience, reminding us that the community, when acting in what it believes to be right, remains ultimately sovereign. This exploration challenges us to reflect on the nature of authority and the moral implications of collective decisions.Copyright History & Horror Collections Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
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  • 36 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc

    36 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc
    Sep 3 2025
    In examining the complexities of community decision-making, Hilaire Belloc asserts a profound truth a community may claim authority, yet it can still err, just as individuals can. He emphasizes that the sovereignty of a community does not preclude the possibility of deliberate wrongdoing. The tension between majority rule and moral authority reveals the intricate balance of power and conscience, reminding us that the community, when acting in what it believes to be right, remains ultimately sovereign. This exploration challenges us to reflect on the nature of authority and the moral implications of collective decisions.
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    13 mins
  • 35 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc

    35 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc
    Sep 3 2025
    In examining the complexities of community decision-making, Hilaire Belloc asserts a profound truth a community may claim authority, yet it can still err, just as individuals can. He emphasizes that the sovereignty of a community does not preclude the possibility of deliberate wrongdoing. The tension between majority rule and moral authority reveals the intricate balance of power and conscience, reminding us that the community, when acting in what it believes to be right, remains ultimately sovereign. This exploration challenges us to reflect on the nature of authority and the moral implications of collective decisions.
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    12 mins
  • 34 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc

    34 - French Revolution by Hilaire Belloc
    Sep 3 2025
    In examining the complexities of community decision-making, Hilaire Belloc asserts a profound truth a community may claim authority, yet it can still err, just as individuals can. He emphasizes that the sovereignty of a community does not preclude the possibility of deliberate wrongdoing. The tension between majority rule and moral authority reveals the intricate balance of power and conscience, reminding us that the community, when acting in what it believes to be right, remains ultimately sovereign. This exploration challenges us to reflect on the nature of authority and the moral implications of collective decisions.
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    11 mins
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