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in particular actions , we find that what ought to be done may be the same for the majority of men , but not for all . And even when what ought to be done is the same for all men , it may not be known by all men .
in particular actions , we find that what ought to be done may be the same for the majority of men , but not for all . And even when what ought to be done is the same for all men , it may not be known by all men .
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If a particular will is opposed to the general will , this arises from a particular person's misunderstanding of what the public good is . “ When ... [ an ] opinion that is contrary to my own prevails , this proves neither more nor less ...
If a particular will is opposed to the general will , this arises from a particular person's misunderstanding of what the public good is . “ When ... [ an ] opinion that is contrary to my own prevails , this proves neither more nor less ...
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To consider particular laws as they appear and develop in time is a purely historical task . ... has no relation whatever to the philosophical study of the subjectunless of course the derivation of particular laws from historical events ...
To consider particular laws as they appear and develop in time is a purely historical task . ... has no relation whatever to the philosophical study of the subjectunless of course the derivation of particular laws from historical events ...
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PLATO Euthyphro Laws Apology | 17 |
ARISTOTLE Nicomachean Ethics | 29 |
OLD TESTAMENT Exodus and Deuteron | 45 |
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