Ideas of Mirabeau and committee, by Theme
[French, fl. 1789, Leading group in the early French Revolution]
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25. Society / B. The State / 1. Purpose of a State
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19855
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The purpose of society is to protect the rights of liberty, property, security and resistance
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25. Society / B. The State / 2. State Legitimacy / e. General will
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19856
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The law expresses the general will, and all citizens can participate
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25. Society / B. The State / 3. Constitutions
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19861
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There is only a constitution if rights are assured, and separation of powers defined
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25. Society / C. Social Justice / 2. Social Freedom / b. Freedom of belief
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19858
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No one should be molested for their opinions, if they do not disturb the established order
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25. Society / C. Social Justice / 2. Social Freedom / c. Free speech
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19859
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Free speech is very precious, and everyone may speak and write freely (but take responsibility for it)
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25. Society / C. Social Justice / 3. Social Equality / b. Political equality
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19857
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All citizens are eligible for roles in the state, purely on the basis of merit
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25. Society / C. Social Justice / 4. Legal Rights / c. Property rights
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19862
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Property is a sacred right, breached only when essential, and with fair compensation
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25. Society / E. State Functions / 2. Taxation
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19860
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Everyone must contribute to the state's power and administration, in just proportion
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