Democracy as a reflection of human nature : deconstructing the myths /
Humanity has proven to be both puzzling and ambiguous by way of its instinctive pursuit of happiness through reason. Tending to act rationally, while fluctuating between stoic and epicurean inclinations, preferences, beliefs and interpretations often serve to fulfill a presumably ultimate goal: to a...
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Democracy -- Moral and ethical aspects
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