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Full Idea
In the subordination of society to the individual lies the definition of true democracy, and that of socialism as well.
Gist of Idea
True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual
Source
Simone Weil (Prospects: Proletarian Revolution? [1933], p.19)
Book Ref
Weil,Simone: 'Oppression and Liberty' [Routledge 1955], p.19
A Reaction
This is the simplest definition of the liberal view. The big difference is whether this subordination is the starting point of political thinking, or the end result at which it aims.
| 23857 | People in power always try to increase their power [Weil] |
| 23858 | War is perpetuated by its continual preparations [Weil] |
| 23859 | True democracy is the subordination of society to the individual [Weil] |
| 23856 | Spontaneous movements are powerless against organised repression [Weil] |
| 23860 | Even if a drowning man is doomed, he should keep swimming to the last [Weil] |